Job summary
Band 7 Senior Practitioner - Autism
London Borough of Newham's new Autism Diagnostic Service
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to help develop and be part of the leadership team in the London borough of Newham's new (adult) Autism Diagnostic Service. The service is hosted within East London Foundation NHS Trust and will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and offers an exciting opportunity to help shape our boroughs autism services.
The post holder will have extensive knowledge and diagnostic clinical skills in the area of autism and be an experienced practitioner. We are seeking interest from clinician's from a range of professionally registered backgrounds (Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy), educated to degree level or with equivalent demonstrable experience.
The service will provide specialist autism diagnostic assessments (pre-screening questionnaires, interviews, ADOS-2 and other standardised diagnostic tests as required), post diagnostic consultancy and expertise to other teams/services across the borough.
This post is 1.0WTE. However, flexible part time working will be considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support service users in relation to understanding their condition and providing suggestions for ways to minimise distress and reduce difficulties. This will be within the clinical scope of the post holder and therefore may include interventions around sensory integration, activity engagement, communication strategies and psychoeducation, focusing on social inclusion, health promotion and relapse prevention.
To participate in the diagnostic process from beginning to end, to deliver signposting and some post-diagnostic support. Also support to Operational Lead in day-to-day running of service.
This is a highly specialised role within Newham Autism Diagnostic Service. The service is a small expanding service that provides assessment and limited post-diagnostic interventions to adults with a diagnosis of Autism who live in Newham.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake Autism assessments using ADOS2 and/or ADI-R assessment tools.
- To contribute to entire diagnostic process from screening, through assessment and MDT discussion to outcome appointment and onward referral.
- To help plan, organise and facilitate Peer Support Groups and Post-Diagnostic Workshops.
- To provide specialist advisory, training, consultation and liaison to support other ELFT staff and Primary Care Colleagues.
- To support the role of the Operational Lead, including offering management cover where appropriate.
- To directly contribute to a positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management, and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal, audit and service evaluation.
- Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advance knowledge and skills including the integration of research evidence into practice with expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS.
For contact details please see below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake Autism assessments using ADOS2 and/or ADI-R assessment tools.
- To contribute to entire diagnostic process from screening, through assessment and MDT discussion to outcome appointment and onward referral.
- To help plan, organise and facilitate Peer Support Groups and Post-Diagnostic Workshops.
- To provide specialist advisory, training, consultation and liaison to support other ELFT staff and Primary Care Colleagues.
- To support the role of the Operational Lead, including offering management cover where appropriate.
- To directly contribute to a positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management, and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal, audit and service evaluation.
- Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advance knowledge and skills including the integration of research evidence into practice with expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS.
For contact details please see below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional or Clinical Psychologist
- Training in ADOS-2 assessment tool
- Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Training in ADI-R assessment tool
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of line managing junior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Autism and/other neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of facilitating groups
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Allied Health Professional or Clinical Psychologist
- Training in ADOS-2 assessment tool
- Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Training in ADI-R assessment tool
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working in mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of line managing junior staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Autism and/other neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience of service development
- Experience of facilitating groups
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newham Autism Diagnostic Service, Lord Lister Health Centre
121 Woodgrange Road
Newham, London
E7 0EP
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
