Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work in our adult autism diagnosis service . The role will involve assessing and delivering autism diagnosis to adults who reside in Tameside and Glossop.
You will be working within our existing ASD assessment team. Applicants should have a diploma/degree in relevant health/social care field of practice and be qualified to carry out ADOS assessments. Applicants should have experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Main duties of the job
To take the lead in providing specialist autism assessments of adults referred to the service based upon the appropriate use of developmental history, supporters information and any other relevant reports/assessments.
To provide ADOS and on occasions DISCO assessments in line with NICE guidelines.
To carry out post diagnosis follow up appointments with people after their assessments.
To take a lead alongside the service manager in the continuing development of the Autism Diagnostic pathway in Tameside and Glossop.
About us
We are a local Autism diagnostic service and community learning disability team based in Hollingworth Clinic in Hollingworth. We provide Autism diagnosis and specialist health support for adults and children with a learning disability whose needs cannot be met by main stream services.
We offer a friendly positive environment to work in and are committed to your wellbeing. Our trust values its employees and is proud to offer flexible working and excellent opportunities to pursue continued professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership within the Autism Diagnostic Team. To have supervisory responsibility for assistants, co-workers and students working within the team. To take the lead role in triaging incoming referrals and prioritising according to need. To provide a highly specialist assessment and diagnosis within the Autism Diagnostic Team. The post holder will be an expert in their field. To work with the team manager to have strategic oversight and the development of the autism diagnostic pathway. To liaise with a wide range of professional and external agencies to ensure efficient, high-quality patient/client care and to contribute to multi-disciplinary policies and protocols. To support team members in specialist areas of work, and to be actively involved in a range of service developments. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership within the Autism Diagnostic Team. To have supervisory responsibility for assistants, co-workers and students working within the team. To take the lead role in triaging incoming referrals and prioritising according to need. To provide a highly specialist assessment and diagnosis within the Autism Diagnostic Team. The post holder will be an expert in their field. To work with the team manager to have strategic oversight and the development of the autism diagnostic pathway. To liaise with a wide range of professional and external agencies to ensure efficient, high-quality patient/client care and to contribute to multi-disciplinary policies and protocols. To support team members in specialist areas of work, and to be actively involved in a range of service developments. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development
Person Specification
Education and Qualafication
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in health/social care
- Qualified to carry out ADOS assessments
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualified to carry out DISCO assessments
- Qualified to carry out ADI-R assessments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing diagnostic assessments for autistic people
- Experience of writing reports following assessments.
- Experience of providing assessments to people who may find this emotionally difficult
- Experience of managing others and supervision
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of reflection and working to improve the service
- Experience of clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of autism assessments and the challenges autistic people face
- Evidence of clinical practice with complex cases.
- Awareness of current guidance on Autism diagnosis and the Autism Act
- Reasoning abilities including problem solving
Desirable
- Knowledge of other national policies and procedures relevant to Autism
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring during assessment
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and skillful communication
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practioner
- Prioritization/resource allocation, planning and organizational skills
- Adaptable and supportive of change
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis and auditing
work related circumstances
Essential
- Assessing people who may find this emotionally challenging and will cause a level of distress
- Use of a car to access the trust footprint as required
Person Specification
Education and Qualafication
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in health/social care
- Qualified to carry out ADOS assessments
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualified to carry out DISCO assessments
- Qualified to carry out ADI-R assessments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing diagnostic assessments for autistic people
- Experience of writing reports following assessments.
- Experience of providing assessments to people who may find this emotionally difficult
- Experience of managing others and supervision
Desirable
- Service development experience
- Experience of reflection and working to improve the service
- Experience of clinical supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of autism assessments and the challenges autistic people face
- Evidence of clinical practice with complex cases.
- Awareness of current guidance on Autism diagnosis and the Autism Act
- Reasoning abilities including problem solving
Desirable
- Knowledge of other national policies and procedures relevant to Autism
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and reassuring during assessment
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and skillful communication
- Able to work independently as an autonomous practioner
- Prioritization/resource allocation, planning and organizational skills
- Adaptable and supportive of change
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis and auditing
work related circumstances
Essential
- Assessing people who may find this emotionally challenging and will cause a level of distress
- Use of a car to access the trust footprint as required
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
