Job summary
The post holder will work as clinical nurse specialist contributing to the assessment and diagnosis for people suspected to be autistic as well as providing post diagnostic advice, recommendations and signposting advice.
The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating and delivering a high level of contemporary, evidence based practice throughout the pathway.
The post holder will advise and consult with wider services and systems to ensure that autistic people receive the right support, at the right time from the right person.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of people suspected of being autistic using evidence based tools and assessments.
Develop and deliver post diagnostic advice, support and signposting.
As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be a pivotal influence in ongoing service delivery and design, demonstrate excellent leadership at all levels.
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
see attached JD &PS for more details .
To work as an autonomous practitioner ensuring a high standard of clinical care.
- Ensure that you remain clinically up to date, relevant, demonstrating compassion and a person-centered approach in practice.
- Provide expertise, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills, clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- As part of the MDT assess, and contribute to the diagnosis of people suspected as being autistic making use of evidence based diagnostic tools.
- Deliver post diagnostic advice and support.
- Ensure that accurate documentation and patient records are maintained in a timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
see attached JD &PS for more details .
To work as an autonomous practitioner ensuring a high standard of clinical care.
- Ensure that you remain clinically up to date, relevant, demonstrating compassion and a person-centered approach in practice.
- Provide expertise, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills, clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- As part of the MDT assess, and contribute to the diagnosis of people suspected as being autistic making use of evidence based diagnostic tools.
- Deliver post diagnostic advice and support.
- Ensure that accurate documentation and patient records are maintained in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse & Membership with NMC
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Meets revalidation criteria
- Diagnostic Tools.
Desirable
- BSc in Autism or equivalent
- Willing to complete further training in Autism
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in the field of autism
- Experience and skills in assessing Autistic people
- Excellent communication, verbal and written skills as well as inclusive communication skills.
- Experience in service development across systems
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training
- Experience diagnosing autistic people
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and sound understanding of Autism and experience working within current legislation and drivers
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of a multicultural framework.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries. Experience of providing teaching and training sessions and supervision.
- Ability to travel between sites
- IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Driving license and access to transport
- Experience in participating in research and clinical audit
- Experience of providing teaching and training sessions and supervision.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse & Membership with NMC
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Meets revalidation criteria
- Diagnostic Tools.
Desirable
- BSc in Autism or equivalent
- Willing to complete further training in Autism
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in the field of autism
- Experience and skills in assessing Autistic people
- Excellent communication, verbal and written skills as well as inclusive communication skills.
- Experience in service development across systems
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training
- Experience diagnosing autistic people
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and sound understanding of Autism and experience working within current legislation and drivers
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of a multicultural framework.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries. Experience of providing teaching and training sessions and supervision.
- Ability to travel between sites
- IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Driving license and access to transport
- Experience in participating in research and clinical audit
- Experience of providing teaching and training sessions and supervision.
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
Twinwoods Health Resource|
Twinwoods Health Resource|Milton Road|Clapham|
Milton K
MK41 6AT
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
