Autism PractitionerNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Autism Assessor to join the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. We are looking for a motivated and flexible registered clinician with experience of working with autistic people and an interest in developing specialist knowledge in autism diagnosis.
The successful candidate will support the assessment of adults referred for possible autism, including completing and analysing screening questionnaires, undertaking diagnostic assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making. You will provide feedback following assessments, produce high-quality clinical reports and contribute to post-diagnostic support. The role involves working closely with autistic adults, their families, the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals.
Main duties of the job
The Autism Assessor will support the delivery of diagnostic assessments for adults referred to the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. Duties will include completing and analysing screening questionnaires, gathering relevant clinical information and undertaking autism assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools. The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions to determine assessment outcomes, provide feedback to individuals and families, and produce high-quality clinical reports. You will also provide appropriate recommendations, onward referrals and signposting, contribute to post-diagnostic support, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in service evaluation, audit and continuous improvement.
Job description
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.