Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team are shortly moving to a new base at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy but cover the whole of CTM Health Board.
The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) offers diagnostic assessment for adults and direct support for autistic adults and their parent/carers. The service also offers professional consultation, joint working, training, advice and support to all sectors who support autistic people.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing own workload in a manner that complies with NICE guidance principles, professional conduct standards and legislative requirements around neurodevelopmental services.
For the right candidate full training for diagnostic assessment will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The IAS offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults and time-limited post diagnostic interventions for autistic adults and their families (whodo not meet eligibility criteria for Secondary Care Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services). The service also offers professionalconsultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism.
The post holder will undertake and/or contribute to adult diagnostic assessments and in partnership with other team members, develop and implement highly specialist interventions for autistic adults and their families.
The postholder will be expected to work in partnership with existing teams to strengthen relationships, co-produce resources, develop transition arrangements and explore opportunities for joint working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 4 months due to - meet the needs of the service
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SaLT
- Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject.
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD.
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in ASD assessment or other awareness training in ASD.
- Interest in ASD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Leading a service improvement project
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others.
- Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation.
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work across multiple CTMUHB sites, and to travel in a timely manner to visit clients at home across the area.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SaLT
- Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject.
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD.
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training in ASD assessment or other awareness training in ASD.
- Interest in ASD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Leading a service improvement project
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others.
- Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation.
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work across multiple CTMUHB sites, and to travel in a timely manner to visit clients at home across the area.
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).
