NHS
Bank Specialist ASD Practitioner
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Job Description
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- We listen, learn and improve
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- We all work together as one team
- Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SaLT. Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD. Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.
- Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting. Working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others. Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation. Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
- Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SaLT. Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD. Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.
- Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting. Working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others. Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation. Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse for theCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team are shortly moving to a newbase at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy but cover the whole of CTM Health Board.
The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) offers diagnostic assessment for adults and direct support for autistic adults and their parent/carers. The service also offers professional consultation, joint working, training, advice and support to all sectors who support autistic people.
The bank worker will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing own workload in a manner that complies with NICE guidance principles, professional conduct standards and legislative requirements around neurodevelopmental services.
For the right candidate full training for diagnostic assessment will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The IAS offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults and time-limited post diagnostic interventions for autistic adults and their families (whodo not meet eligibility criteria for Secondary Care Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services). The service also offers professionalconsultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism.
The bank worker will undertake and/or contribute to adult diagnostic assessments and in partnership with other team members, develop and implement highly specialist interventions for autistic adults and their families.
The bank worker will be expected to work in partnership with existing teams to strengthen relationships, co-produce resources, develop transition arrangements and explore opportunities for joint working.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
110-BNK325-0425
Job locations
Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
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Experience
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
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National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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