Bank Specialist ASD Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse for theCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team are shortly moving to a newbase 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 bank worker 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 bank worker 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 bank worker 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.

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.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

110-BNK325-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital

Treorchy

CF42 6YG


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.

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.

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.

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
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.

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.

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.

Values

Essential

  • Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital

Treorchy

CF42 6YG


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital

Treorchy

CF42 6YG


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse Specialised Services

Claire Norman

Claire.Norman@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

110-BNK325-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital

Treorchy

CF42 6YG


Supporting documents

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