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/ carer s 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 asse ssment, 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 .
Please see Job description and personal specification for main role and duties of this role.
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.
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.
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
