Band 6 ASD/LD Practitioner - SOLAR Crisis Team

Band 6 ASD/LD Practitioner – SOLAR Crisis Team

We are seeking a Specialist Practitioner for the assessment and co-ordination of the care needs for Young People under the care of SOLAR/MPower with a ASD/LD diagnosis.

• To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions for Young People with a diagnosis of ASD/LD who are at risk of admission to hospital.
• To contribute to the CETR process giving expert advice/guidance to plan the best treatment(s) for/with the Young Person.
• To attend ward reviews for those young people under M-power with a diagnosis of ASD/LD to help plan and facilitate their discharge from an inpatient setting.
• To promote safeguarding and the welfare of the young people neurodevelopment conditions and families.
• To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to both colleagues within and outside of the service.
• To work in the team approach and support colleagues when required.
• To act as a role model for students and junior staff.
• To support colleagues within the wider service.
• Will have highly developed skills in assessing the needs of young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and their carers based on the analysis of highly complex facts and situations.
• Will contribute to the CETR process giving expert advice/guidance to plan the best treatment(s) for the Young Person.
• Will work with Young People and their families, liaising with external agencies.
• Will actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.
• Will undertake highly specialist assessments using and interpreting standardized assessment tools and clinical judgment in line with evidence based practice.
• Will develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.

We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Regina Tierney, Job title: Crisis Hub Manager, Email address: regina.tierney@nhs.net, Telephone number: 0121 301 2750