Senior Autism Clinician

Our ADHD Careers: About the role

Salary: £56000

Location: Remote

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 supervision and appraisals for team members in line with policies and procedures.
• Lead clinical discussions and contribute to leadership of team meetings.
• 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.
• Ensure the team operates within policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the team’s work through audits, feedback and performance metrics.
• Co-ordinate with the Head of Service and relevant others to ensure seamless integration and continuity of clinical service.
• Conduct assessments, reviews and triaging as needed, at a reduced allocation to that of a clinician.
• Exercise independent professional responsibility for diagnostic decision-making within competence.
• Support with risk and safeguarding decisions and actions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on Chrysalis and associated clinical templates, adhering to professional requirements for accurate record keeping.
• Participate in regular line management supervision, supervised assessments and appraisals.
• To be responsible for recognising and reporting clinical Incidents and near misses to support the culture of continuous learning and improvement. You will be responsive to requests from the Clinical Assurance and Experience team to participate in investigations where required.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with clients under the team’s care, providing guidance and advice as required.
• Collaborate with the wider ADHD 360 service to address complex cases and ensure clients receive appropriate care and support.

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.
• 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