Sirona care & health
Specialist Health Advisor for SEND
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The Specialist Health Advisor (SHAS) for Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
The Specialist Health Advisor (SHAS) for Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) team support the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) for SEND to ensure that they fully discharge all of their statutory duties for children and young people (CYP) with SEND aged 0-25.
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team responsible primarily for providing a health contribution for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disability (SEND) as part of their Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment.
This role is across BNSSG and the post-holder will be required to maintain accurate records and report on data which will be reported to the ICB at the regular contract performance meetings and which will inform commissioning decisions for the population of BNSSG.
Key Responsibilities
- To offer clinical expertise within your clinical background area.
- To manage and carry own EHCNA health assessment case load.
- To be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Paediatricians, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists, CAMHS Practitioner.
- To have knowledge of and be able to signpost to suitable resources and services across local authority areas which will support parent, carers, children and young people in relation to SEND.
- The post-holder will shadow band 7 colleagues in quality assurance panels where health contributions from each LA area are scrutinised, and contribute with cascading any learning back to the organisation and individual teams involved whilst continuing to champion best practice.
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About Us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Benefits
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
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Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Alyson Harris
- Job title: Professional Lead for SEND in Therapies
- Email address: alyson.harris@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 125 6710
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