Senior Clinician (Autism)

Our ADHD Careers: About the role

Salary: £70,000

Shift and Schedule: Working Hours 40 (Mon - Fri)

Location: Remote (initial training in Nettleham/Lincoln)

Full job description:

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Can you work in a team that's supporting world class healthcare for people with ADHD?

If you have answered YES to these questions, we have a great opportunity for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a group of clinicians to deliver high quality assessments.
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to team members to support professional development and adherence to best practices.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and audit team reports for quality and accuracy
• Lead clinical discussions and contribute to leadership of team meetings.
• Risk & Safeguarding: Oversee risk management and clinical governance, ensuring adherence to statutory guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with managers to improve service delivery, implement evidence-based practices.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for clinical issues
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages open communication and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures of the clinical team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified healthcare professional with current UK registration with the appropriate governing body (i.e. NMC, HCPC)
• Minimum two years of autism assessment experience, working with both adults and children.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently within Professional Code of Conduct
• Excellent clinical decision-making skills
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with clients, colleagues and carers.
• Experience with remote working and conducting virtual clinics.
• Detailed understanding of co-occurring conditions and differential diagnosis, including mental health conditions.
• Desirable: • Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation within an autistic cohort

Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Communication and Collaboration
• Clinical Decision Making
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Adaptability and Resilience