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Job summary
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/carersand 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, differentialdiagnosisandadvicein relation to Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specifically, undertaking diagnostic assessmentsin accordance withNICE guidelines for adults.
The post holder willalsoprovide highly specialised advice and interventions to autistic adults and their parents and carers in relationto complexdifficulties associated withAutism Spectrum Disorder.These interventions may be individual or group based. The post holder will also provide advice, information andpsycho-educationto the parents/carers of children withAutism 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.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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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).
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Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Unit 10 Torfaen Business Centre
Panteg Way
Pontypool
NP4 5AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)