Clinical Mental Health Specialist (ASC)

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county. We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking 'what matters to you'. We're passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust. Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .,

• 1 x Fixed Term contract opportunity for up to 12 months
• Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
Following successful funding to develop 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 to our now expanding team. 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., + 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

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: + 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; + 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; + 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; + 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer: + Free car parking at many of our sites + 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service + A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification. + A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. + Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours + Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities + Recognition and long service awards + Fast Track physiotherapy + Our Wellbeing line + Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.