Autism Practitioner

Job overview

If you have ever considered a career as an Autism Practitioner now is your opportunity to try it!

We are offering a opportunity for a registered nurse, AHP or social worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. We want to hear from you if you are highly committed to working with adults without a learning disability who are seeking a diagnosis of autism.

This post is based in Willis House, Merseyside within a multi-disciplinary team within the Trust based across Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington and Halton.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of our team and would be responsible for assessment and differential diagnosis of autism.

You will provide person-centred recommendations and reports for the person to enable them to access future support for all aspects of their lives.

Training in diagnosing autism, and ongoing development, will be available from a supportive and established team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To have responsibility for a defined caseload of clients under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.

To assist other team members with the diagnostic process for those suspected of having an autism spectrum condition.

Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provide information for referrers, service users and carers.

To formulate reports explaining the person’s diagnosis for a range of audiences including client, families and other professionals.

To liaise regularly with line manager providing them with an update of caseload.

Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of the clients.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working

Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user case and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision with Clinical Lead/Team Manager, as per Trust policy.

Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards.

Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings and evidence based practice.