Total 3 Senior Executive job vacancies in Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG

Appendix 1: Guidance on compiling job descriptions and person specifications 1.JOB DETAILS Job Title: Senior Autism/Mental Health Practitioner Band: Band 6 Locality:Mental Health and Wellbeing Base:Westbourne Responsible to:PASS Clinical Lead 2.JOB PURPOSE Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team (PASS-AT) provides specialist assessment to adults (who do not have Learning Disabilities) who suspect they may be autistic. This is a person centred service which holds the needs of clients at the heart of what we do. Assessment provides a space for people to talk, and can provide new or confirmed understandings of who they are and what support they need. The assessment team works closely with PASS-AS, our sister Advice Service. PASS-AS empower autistic people to access support, education and advice. Both PASS-AT and PASS-AS provide consultation to Livewell Southwest staff and teams and appropriate service within Plymouth City Council and NHS University Hospitals Trust Plymouth. The post will focus specifically on assessment. You will provide both diagnostic assessment and expertise in your core discipline. You will deliver specialist, bespoke training to mental health, physical health and Adult social care staff, providing specialist knowledge of the needs of people with Autism. You will support the clinical lead and be responsible for the running of the assessment service. You will provide specialist consultation to other health and social care practitioners. 3.DEPARTMENTAL POSITION 4.SCOPE AND RANGE The post holder may periodically rotate with practitioners within the advice service arm of the team to deliver advice and occasional interventions using your core professional skills. Training will be provided. The post-holder will be a NMC/HCPC registered practitioner, providing specialist assessment for adults who suspect they are Autistic. This is a clinic based community post based within the multi-disciplinary team of Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS) which is part of Livewell Southwest. The post will interest someone who is passionate about meeting the needs of people with Autism, enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary environment and who is motivated to develop an innovative service. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to develop the newly created Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team. At present, the team is commissioned to deliver assessment to people of Plymouth who are seeking a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. The team operate in two distinct domains: 1.Assessment 2.Training and consultation 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will ensure that they gain and maintain competencies and knowledge of research and development in the delivery of services to people seeking a diagnosis of Autism Assessment Service The post holder will: Be responsible for organising and coordinating the activity of the Assessment Service. They will ensure that all required resources are available. Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate. Provide highly specialised profession specific assessments Provide advice and support to people who access the Assessment Team. Be responsible for ensuring that all clinical information for people accessing the service is recorded accurately on Livewell Southwests electronic Record System SystmOne. Be responsible for communicating delicate and complex clinical information and diagnostic conclusions verbally and in writing. Be responsible for supporting other temporary members of the team in conducting assessment and report writing. Attend regular line management and practice supervision sessions. Attend peer supervision sessions. Keep up to date in their professional qualification. Training Be competent at delivering training about autism and autism assessment. Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate. Where appropriate, the post holder will support delivery of Tier 1, mandatory training to Livewell Southwest staff. Consultancy Provide consultancy support to teams or individual practitioners, managers or service leads within Livewell Southwest. 5.1Responsibility for People Management The post holder will, where appropriate, support the clinical lead. the Clinical lead to offer support to members of PASS-AT, including temporary staff. 5.2Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources The post holder will hold no financial responsibilities 5.3Responsibility for administration The post holder will be Responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with Livewell Southwest policies Required to complete specific tasks related to the development of communications, service leaflets, website development Required to complete reports, audits, service evaluations Contribute to writing up research if appropriate. 5.4Responsibility for people who use our services The post holder will typically provide support to people who use the service in the following areas: Respect, empathy and kindness Professional Specific Assessment where indicated (e.g. sensory profiles). Planning Assessment Reasonable Adjustments Risk assessment The post holder will work within their Code of Conduct, legal frameworks of confidentiality, equality, data protection, human rights. 5.5Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments The Post holder will be: Responsible for coordinating and implementing clinical audits for the purpose of service evaluations Undertake research in specific and identified areas of clinical practice and outcomes Contribute highly specialist input into the development of service development, operational procedure and service development 5.6Other Responsibilities The post holder may be asked to undertake activities that sit within the remit of their competencies and banding. 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will: Develop supportive and clinically appropriate relationships with people who access the service, their families and supporters At times have to communicate sensitive and contentious information At times, receive sensitive and distressing information from people who use the service Communicate technical and clinical information and advice to Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council practitioners Respond to requests for information from Livewell Southwest managers and other governance related departments Participate in Devon CCG meetings, where summary and advice may be sought from the CCG 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The post holder will: Be required to participate in the Assessment Service which will require the post holder to travel to the identified venue The post holder will require access to transport that will enable them to undertake multiple duties and activity around the city of Plymouth Carrying assessment tools. 8.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. 8.1Risk Management In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. 8.2Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department. You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS). 8.3Infection Control Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office). This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Job Description

Place - Operational Services

Senior Engineer (Transport Contracts and Design)
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373
Hours: 36 per week

About Us:

The City of Edinburgh Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making Edinburgh a great place to live, work, and visit. We take pride in our diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment where innovation and excellence thrive. If you are an enthusiastic, talented and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on a vibrant city, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Engineer to lead a small team of engineers, technicians and supervisors in delivering the Council’s annual road and footway maintenance programme and other transport related projects including active travel and road safety improvements. In this challenging but highly rewarding role, you will play a pivotal part in driving forward projects that enhance our city's infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for all residents.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee well-being initiatives.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the City of Edinburgh and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the city's vibrant community.

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We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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