Are you a specialist practitioner interested in neurodevelopmental conditions? Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued and where the work is challenging and requires innovation and optimism? Would you like to join us as we navigate new ways of working and build new important relationships to improve health outcomes for the neurodivergent community? We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on

Main duties of the job
What we are looking for

• a full-time Specialist Practitioner to work in our Pan-Sussex Neurodevelopmental service (blended in-person and remote working)
• a colleague with interest in autism and ADHD and who understands this is an evolving area of knowledge and practice and who is committed to supporting positive change
• someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a team and who is interested in developing leadership skills
• someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflection and for support)
• If you also have skills in innovative solutions, including IT solutions, we would really love to hear from you
• We highly value lived experience

About us
What we can offer

• an opportunity to really learn about neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC and ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism.
• a flexible but challenging role as a specialist practitioner - using these skills and knowledge every day to feel satisfied in your work

Job responsibilities
Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. A vibrant and engaged team who enjoy reflection and learning together. A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
• NMC or HCPC Registration
• Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
• Evidence of CPD

Qualifications - Desirable

• Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent
• Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing
• Full masters qualification
• Trained in DISCO and/or ADI and/or UKAAN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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