About this role
Job summary
The post holder will need to have a demonstrable knowledge and experience of autism. The post holder will work as part of the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to ensure local and national standards appropriate to Autism are attained.
The post holder will participate in the development of the Adult Autism Service - service development, development and education of staff, personal development, service user involvement, data quality and ensuring equality and diversity underpin the working practice of the Adult Autism Service across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
The post holder will facilitate access to mainstream and specialist services including health, local authority, independent and charitable services for adults who have been assessed and diagnosed as having autism by the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
Main duties of the job
To work in collaboration with local services to enable open and easy access to services as above for autistic people to ensure they have an equitable experience and access to services, both autonomously and under the guidance of the Clinical nurse manager.
To promote positive experiences autistic people when accessing services using a neruoaffirming, experiential person centred approach.
To provide an evidence-based approach to the effective delivery of services, which aims to inform, educate and support all stake holders according to their individual requirements.
To maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and with full appreciation of the implication of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
To ensure equality and diversity underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
To support the team to adhere to financial constraints and contribute to effective budget management and to alert them to any cost pressures.
To participate in a culture of continuous professional development.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We are focused on enabling people to expand their roles and develop their careers. This role with the right qualifications could enable the successful applicant to complete the Clinical Associate Pathway (CAPS) providing courses are available.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached JD & PS for more details
To undertake relevant assessment and action throughout the clinical pathway
To offer support to appropriate healthcare professionals/clinicians who are providing physical or mental health screening as needed by the individual.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development Able to travel across sites Driver's license with access to transport
Desirable
NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Experience Essential
Experience in care services. Experience of working with autistic people minimum 1 year Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and experience of collaborative working
Desirable
Experience completing assessments Experience delivering training lived or personal experience of autism
Knowledge and Skills Essential
A strong demonstrable evidence based understanding of autism theory and experience of autistic people IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, clinical systems Excellent communication, verbal and written skills which can be adapted to different forms and methods of ability Ability to work across professional boundaries ability to risk assess
Desirable
Experience in participating in research and clinical audit
Other Essential
Adaptable and flexible, able to respond positively to challenging situations using problem solving skills Positive attitude and forward thinking Ability to work in a team ability to work in a team ability to work autonomously sound decision maker experience centred approach
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 East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Twinwoods Health Resource
Twinwoods Health Resource|Milton Road|Clapham|
Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)