Autism Nurse Practitioner

Caudwell Children; Keele; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization focused on children's services is seeking an experienced Autism Nurse Practitioner in Keele, England. The role involves leading assessments, providing support to families, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in autism diagnosis and registration with the NMC. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to professional development and child-centered care. Join us in transforming the lives of disabled children and their families.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

University campus location

Neurodiversity-friendly building

Support with CPD

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Evidence of registration with the NMC.
• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Experience of working with children and families.
• Well-developed skills in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments for children with autism.
• Support parents and deliver feedback on assessments.
• Contribute to diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Mentor students and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Time management

Report writing

Training delivery

Autism assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

NMC registration

Experience with ASD

ADIR trained

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to join a dedicated team of professionals who are as passionate about changing the lives of disabled children in the UK? Then Caudwell Children is the place for you.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Autism Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as we embark on a journey of expansion.You will work clinically along with Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and teams of assistant practitioners and charity volunteers.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent post supporting the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), in the delivery of effective clinical services through assessment, formulation and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing Caudwell Children services.

You will work clinically as part of the MDT that includes Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians, Clinical Assistants, Assistant Psychologists and charity volunteers. The role also will involve close collaborative working with the Children and Family Services Department, Applications Department and Volunteer Department.

About us

Established in 2000, Caudwell Children aims to change peoples lives, change the ways society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!

• Multidisciplinary assessment and intervention.
• Practical and emotional support for children with autism and their families.
• Active research programme for all work undertaken

We offer:

• Excellent working conditions
• University campus location
• Purpose built neurodiversity friendly building
• Support with CPD
• Regular 1:1 management supervision
• Regular 1:1 clinical supervision
• On-site free parking

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To lead assessments for children, young people and families that attend for diagnostic assessment for autism.

To support and participate in ADOS/ADIR assessments for children on the autism service pathway.

The role will involve supporting families and delivering feedback on their assessment, ensuring families are supported with relevant signposting and information

To support parents and arrange events to ensure families have support prior to and post assessment- this will involve some weekend work

To provide support and information to other areas of the charity that the post holder will collaborate with

To ensure case lead has relevant information to be able to manage the caseload, this may involve preparation of documents and clinical information to support the assessment

To be able to collate clinical assessments and information and ensure that these can be contributed to a clinical report in a timely manner

The post holder should have IT skills and be able to construct reports training will be provided

As a member of the MDT team the post holder will support the case lead and other professional, offer clinical advice both within the service and other agencies.

Provide mentorship and clinical supervision for students and colleagues

Retain compliance with professional regulating body e.g., NMC, ensuring revalidation is planned and complete.

Clinical:

To provide support for young children and their parents/carers referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological, self-report measures, observations, assessments and semi-structured interviews.

To support the use of diagnostic tools as part of the assessment to provide and/or contribute to the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Support recruitment and open days to facilitate new staff, offering support and being involved in new starter induction pathways

To contribute to diagnosis and recommendation options as outlined by the case lead and MDT

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for their own practice

To contribute to and/or use evidence-based, integrated working tools and processes to support the assessment process.

Participate and implement all aspects of governance to ensure compliance e.g., audits, meeting targets and ensuring best practice is followed across the charity

To undertake risk assessments for young children and their parents/carers.

To communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, information on the assessment, formulation and recommendations for young children and their parents/carers who are under their care.

To maintain accurate and accessible records and adhere to Information Governance requirements.

To demonstrate high level communication skills, both written and verbal, within all

Agencies, families and children.

Teaching, Training, and Supervision of staff, volunteers and students

To receive and partake regular clinical professional supervision

To gain additional experience and skills relevant to the profession and/or the charity as agreed with the clinical lead to enhance the service and personal development

Support and Enhance Service Development

To contribute to a culture that is, productive, accessible, inclusive and flexible to meet the needs of the local population.

Work closely with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting including statutory and voluntary sector who are involved with young people.

Work as an autonomous practitioner to the standards set out within the relevant professionals organization care standards and relevant clinical standards - NMC code of conduct

Adhere to Charity policies and procedures

Be aware of and act in accordance with local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

Planning and Organisational Skills- Effectively plan and prioritize the competing demands of caseloads, assessments, report writing and multi-professional working on a daily basis.

Have the flexibility required to respond rapidly to unplanned work.

Keyboard skills required for inputting data and clinical notes. Responding to emails and producing reports.

Frequently sitting, standing, and walking

Duties and responsibilities in developing and Implementation of Support Services:

Towork closely with the Family Support and Community Engagement Workers, you will maintain an up-to-date directory of local services and build up knowledge and understanding of community and statutory services available to families (parent/carer groups, education and special educational provision, EHCPs, Local authorities, CAMHS and voluntary services).

Advice and Guidance: Provide emotional support and advice to families facing various challenges. Provide a clinical escalation for Family support workers and community engagement workers. To provide a clinical escalation route to family engagement workers on clinical aspects of the service.

Advocacy: Advocate for families by connecting them with community resources and services, ensuring their needs are met. To support families at their time of need such as liaising with schools, supporting in educational meetings, cofacilitating workshops alongside the workshops team in schools to parents and professionals.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of family interactions and progress

Community Engagement: Identify community events to raise awareness and support families

General:

If applicable, ensure compliance with professional standards in relation to your relevant professional governing body.

Adhere to your professional body's regulations, ensuring registration is maintained at all times, where applicable.

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, maintaining professional portfolios and training profiles.

Keep up to date and integrate any relevant new initiatives, regulations and legislation as appropriate to your role.

Keep comprehensive and accurate records in relation to your role and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures as well as local, professional and national guidelines.

Attend training as appropriate to the role, applying knowledge gained to the workplace.

Engage in Support and Supervision sessions, where appropriate, to reflect on practice enhancing communication and quality of service.

To work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the team, building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues, stakeholders and professionals from external agencies.

Have an awareness of relevant health and safety regulations and legislation.

Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anyone else whom your acts and omissions may affect and maintain a professional and hygienic personal appearance at all times.

Ensure compliance with statutory and non-statutory bodies, including CQC, ISO 9001 and the Health & Safety Executive.

Adhere to all Caudwell Children policies and procedures.

Demonstrate commitment to Caudwell Children mission, vision and values.

On occasion and when necessary, work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.

Willingness to travel in order to meet the needs of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of registration with the NMC registration.
• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism
• Experience of undertaking standardised formal assessments
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs/learning disability.
• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Knowledge of a range of neurodevelopmental disorders
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the organisation
• Skills in effective report writing and the interpretation of test results
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An openness and willingness to learn new skills and to put these into practice
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for illness or disability.
• ADIR trained

Experience

• Experience of teaching, delivering training and/or supervision
• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism
• Experience of undertaking standardised formal assessments
• Formulation and implementation of appropriate interventions/strategies
• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs/learning disability
• Experience of supervising others in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of recruitment and selection processes

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.