Autism Pathway Navigator

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Leyland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Leyland is inviting applications for an ASD Pathway Navigator within the Women and Children division. This Band 4, part-time role involves acting as a central contact for patients undergoing ASD assessments, supporting pathway delivery and signposting to local services.

You will work with Broadoaks/Ashton Health Centre teams, coordinate with clinicians, families, and community services, and help reduce delays while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE (Grade C/4 or above).
• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with autism or neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Qualification in health or social care subject.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers and service users.
• Be the point of contact for signposting enquiries and facilitating communication.
• Coordinate access to support channels for parents/guardians during the ASD assessment.
• Liaise with health professionals and services as appropriate.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and other consultants' secretaries.
• Answer incoming calls using clear communication and appropriate tools.
• Provide basic telephone advice and signpost to other sources of support.
• Participate in team meetings and audits as required.
• Prioritise own workload.
• Assist in the peer review process.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and infection control procedures.
• Work within governance frameworks.

Skills

Monitoring and auditing

Microsoft Office

Excel

Clinical systems Flex/Tpro

Education

English and Maths GCSE

Health or social care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Flex/Tpro/AI dictations

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Leyland is inviting applications for an ASD Pathway Navigator within the Women and Children division. This Band 4, part-time role involves acting as a central contact for patients undergoing ASD assessments, supporting pathway delivery and signposting to local services.

You will work with Broadoaks/Ashton Health Centre teams, coordinate with clinicians, families, and community services, and help reduce delays while maintaining high standards