Band 8a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Clinical Specialist

The postholder will provide visible clinical and professional leadership for identified pathways and the AHP professions within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway and Child Development Centre Services:
+ ASD pathway
+ ADHD pathway
+ CDC pathways paused and to be confirmed
They will develop and sustain a culture of clinical improvement in their specified areas, leading by example, demonstrating compassionate care and empowering staff to deliver evidence based services of a high quality.
They will set and monitor standards for clinical practice, including access to and exit from the clinical pathways, for child and family care planning, and ensure teams have the right skills and support to deliver a high quality service.
They will develop positive and effective relationships and partnership working with early years and school settings and providers across all agencies/sectors, promoting inclusive practice to the benefit of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
They will be highly visible and accessible and a figure to whom staff, patients and their families can turn for assistance, advice and support.
They will provide clinical expertise in the field of Neurodiversity and be experienced in assessment and differential diagnosis, including experience in the administration of relevant standardised assessments.

+ Are you an innovative and dynamic leader?
+ Are you passionate about working with children?
+ Do you want the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive Multidisciplinary Team?
+ Do you want to be part of a team that works with a range of multicultural communities and be part of an inclusive Trust which is keen to reduce inequalities?
We are delighted to offer a committed and experienced AHP the opportunity to apply for the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Clinical Specialist post in our friendly and forward-thinking children's community Neurodevelopmental Team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic AHP with excellent assessment skills and holistic client-centred practice, and an interest in leading teams. The role will involve clinical leadership, particularly of the Autism assessment pathway, and also include clinical delivery at an expert level in the field of autism. The Clinical Specialist post has a focus on clinical practice and assurance of consistency in scoring assessment findings, so the post-holder will need to be confident in the delivery of ADOS assessments and able to support other staff with complex cases.
We deliver clinical excellence through the application of gold standard assessments that adhere to NICE clinical guidelines and recommended best practice. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on CPD through access to specialist clinical support, sharing good practice and effective team working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands., Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible