This exciting new role provides an opportunity for a clinically registered professional (qualified nurse or allied health profession) with experience working in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to support the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB - Leeds Place) to meet the statutory duties of the Children and Families Act (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice (2014) for children and young people aged 0 – 25 years who have SEND.We are looking for a confident and forward-thinking person to lead and co-ordinate the contribution of high quality and timely health advice to Education Health and Care Plans (ECHPs), oversee the review and monitoring of EHCPs and to promote the role of health in SEND, this will include guidance and support in relation to Initial Assessments, Annual Reviews, multi-agency panels and Quality Assurance.This is a senior post that will support the work of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Leeds place) to improve the lives of children, young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families and carers.The successful candidate will work closely with system partners across health, education, local authorities and children and young people with SEND and their parents / carers.For more information about this role contact:Designated Clinical Officer for SEND (DCO-SEND)Sally Townends.townend1@nhs.netMobile: 07540100944This post holder will lead and co-ordinate health services contribution to the Education Health and Care Assessment and Review process. This will include:Providing expert guidance and advice to ICB, Health Providers, Parent Carers, children and young people and key Partners in relation to Health’s role in SEND and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s)Co-ordinating health’s response to EHC needs assessments, mediations and Extended AppealsDeveloping and undertaking training and Quality Assurance in relation to Health Advice in EHCPsThe post holder will form part of the health SEND team, working closely with the EHC SEND health co-ordinator’s and the SEND DCO and will be part of our Leeds Health and Care Partnership where we work together with our partners and the people of Leeds with a commitment to share resources, ideas and best practice to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across the city.The post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of our system. We are proud to be part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and you will be expected to contribute, and sometimes lead, on work across the West Yorkshire geography. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
