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THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL MARCH 31st 2027 DUE TO FUNDING
The Integrated Autism Service provides a diagnostic assessment service and post diagnostic support which is specialist and innovative. All staff within the service work to an integrated approach which is outcome focused, enabling autistic adults, their parents/carers and the parents/carers of autistic children to understand their diagnosis and build on strengths. The service works across the Gwent region.
As part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide independent assessment, differential diagnosis and advice in relation to Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specifically, undertaking diagnostic assessments in accordance with NICE guidelines for adults.
The post holder will also provide highly specialised advice and interventions to autistic adults and their parents and carers in relation to complex difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These interventions may be individual or group based. The post holder will also provide advice, information and psycho-education to the parents/carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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This post is fixed term/secondment until March 31st 2027 due to funding.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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This advert is for Specialist Practitioner Integrated Autism Service with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed Term/Secondment due to funding until 31 March 2027). The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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