Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Autism Nurse Practitioner to join our Children and Young Peoples Autism Service in South Staffordshire.
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting families and children either with a diagnosis of autism or that are currently on the assessment pathway.
You will work directly with children and young people with Autism and their families, carrying out assessments (including risk management) and effective treatment and/or interventions, with the aim of helping children and young people participate in daily family life and community activities and to facilitate positive outcomes of care in relation to children and young people's needs.
You will advocate for and assist with the delivery of a high standard of nursing care to CYP referred to the team including physical health assessment, monitoring and intervention, and will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. You will also participate in the education and management of junior staff and students.
This is a dynamic post that requires you to work closely with multidisciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues with children and young people who may have Autism and other health needs i.e. physical health and/or mental health
To learn more about the team:
NHS MPFT - Recruitment - Autism on Vimeo
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the CYP Autism MDT in the delivery of Autism assessments and interventions for CYP.
- Working directly with CYP families/ carers to deliver Autism assessments and effective treatment/ interventions aiming to help children and young people participate in daily family life and community activities, and to facilitate positive outcomes of care in relation to children and young people's needs.
- Supporting and developing the physical health monitoring of CYP with autism.
- Liaison with educational settings and other professionals.
- Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Report writing: full neurodevelopmental assessments.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Mental health or LD nursing or equivalent level
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or Qualification in providing supervision
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTP, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Qualification in coaching
- Registered nurse mentor/supervisor
Training
Essential
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- Additional medication management/optimisation training
- Training and experience in completing: ADOS, ADI-R and/or experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
- Post Graduate level training in Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopment needs and conditions
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children & young people with Autism
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessments
- Experience of undertaking physical health monitoring i.e. Height, weight, Blood Pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Mental health or LD nursing or equivalent level
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or Qualification in providing supervision
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTP, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Qualification in coaching
- Registered nurse mentor/supervisor
Training
Essential
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- Additional medication management/optimisation training
- Training and experience in completing: ADOS, ADI-R and/or experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
- Post Graduate level training in Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopment needs and conditions
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children & young people with Autism
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessments
- Experience of undertaking physical health monitoring i.e. Height, weight, Blood Pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
