Job summary
*** THIS POST IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY ***

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months for maternity cover. The hours are full-time (37.5 hours a week).

*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Adult Neurodevelopmental service in Gloucestershire. The Adult Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service are looking to recruit a Clinical Mental Health Specialist for a full-time basis.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing Adult Neurodevelopmental services in Gloucestershire at this exciting time of expansion.

Working as a diagnostic clinician, you would be expected to offer ASC assessments, including triage of referrals, for individuals referred to the Adult ASC and ADHD service within the Gloucestershire locality. The role would suit an experienced Mental Health clinician who is looking to develop their experience and skills in the assessment and treatment of Neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate would be supported by an established clinical team to gain the specialist knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role. The successful candidate will be based at The Pavilion in Cheltenham.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide Clinical Specialist input into the ASC and ADHD service
• To provide clinical supervision to unqualified staff, undergraduates and students.
• To provide clinical services within the service area covered by the community team. The team comprises 4 multi-disciplinary staff
• Service delivered in a wide range of settings and locations: client homes, residential services, day care, educational facilities, GP practices, office / clinic, hospital wards, virtually.
• Provide specialist breadth and depth of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence-based assessment to service users with complex mental health needs/ASC
• Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs
• Collect and collate data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance
• Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification

About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum (Pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 327-26-744
Job locations: The Pavilion, Copt Elm Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or Professional health or social care qualification e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, speech and language therapist and significant post registration experience
• Significant experience working within mental health

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifications, ADOS, Clinical Supervision

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working within mental health
• Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health

Desirable

• Experience of using ASC assessment tools eg ADOS, RAADS-R Experience of diagnosis of ASC/neurological conditions

PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed

Desirable

• Working knowledge of RIO system

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Pavilion, Copt Elm Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead
Hannah Rigby
hannah.rigby@nhs.net
03004213388