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Ref: 104-ICB-6395KB Vacancy ID: 6832641

AACC Learning Disability and Autism Programme Senior Practitioner

Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2025 23:59

Location

Site: Fareham Civic Offices
Address: Civic Road
Town: Fareham
Postcode: PO16 7AZ
Major / Minor Region: Hampshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AFC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Nursing CHC

Interview date: 20/01/2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Learning Disability and Autism Programme Senior Practitioner (inpatients and admission avoidance).

Make a difference to some of society’s most vulnerable people as a Senior Practitioner in the Learning Disability and Autism Programme Team.

Make a difference – help ensure people who have a diagnosis of Autism and/ or Learning Disability who are admitted to hospital receive safe and effective care with a focus on discharge planning from day one of admission.
How? You will be part of a small, dedicated team focussed on this niche work.
A rewarding role that allows you to develop yourself and others and helps shape the future of healthcare in this field.
You will also be linking in with the team leads who are working to avoid inappropriate hospital admissions, for those who have a diagnosis of Autism and/or Learning Disability
We are responsible for the admission avoidance and inpatient aspects of the Learning Disability and Autism Programme across Hampshire, Southampton and The Isle of Wight.

The team now covers all age continuing care and continues to expand to reflect the importance of this work and an experienced and skilled senior practitioner is required.

What you’ll be doing:

Completing work in a manner that ensures compliance with local and national related policy.
Supporting discharges from Acute hospitals, Assessment and Treatment units and any other type of inpatient unit which provides care for people with learning disability, Autism or both.
Completion of Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR’s), to support discharge from hospital settings.
Completion of face to face, regular, commissioner oversight checks at 6/8 week intervals for inpatients in hospital settings, to ensure patients are safe and receiving effective care and discharge planning.
The post holder will work closely with hospitals, community services and care providers to develop systems and processes to facilitate a smooth processes and responses to a range of stakeholders.
Commissioning care packages which are in accordance with locally agreed protocols
Setting up of Personal Health Budgets

Please note the following before applying:

1. We reserve the right to amend the closing date based on the volume of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.

2. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

3. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. As an ICB, we value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

4. If you are successful and are joining from a non-NHS background, there will be an expectation that you will be engaged from the bottom of the pay band. If you would like to review the Agenda for Change pay scales in more detail and to view other benefits of working in the NHS, please visit the Agenda for Change website for further details.

5. New employees to the ICB will be subject to a probationary period of six months (some exemptions apply, please refer to the ICBs policy for full details).

We encourage and support our staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as this remains the best way to protect ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and patients from the virus.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

Registered Health or Social Care Professional with current registration with professional body i.e. NMC, HCPC or SWE. including AMHP’s and mental health social workers or significant relevant experience (LD/MH/LDAP teams only).
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health or social care.
Experience of assessment of health and social care needs – care planning and coordination.
Knowledge and relevant experience working with individuals who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities and/or mental health issues (LD/MH/LDAP team roles).
Knowledge of complex neurological conditions and experience of working with clients with complex brain injuries. Specific knowledge of the National Service Frameworks and appropriate national policy related to rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injury/ neurological dysfunction (Specialist Rehabilitation / ABI team).
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a rapidly changing environment.
Good knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation (for DOLS team)
Experience of implementing and managing Personal Health Budgets.

Desirable criteria

Demonstrable experience of care/case management.
Knowledge of and experience of NHS Funded Continuing Health Care criteria – guidance and policies and other legal frameworks as required (Children and Complex Care, s117 Aftercare, Mental Health Act).
Experience of developing care packages.
Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
Effective working knowledge of Microsoft software.
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.