Autism Pathway Practitioner – Diagnostic Assessments & Support

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a band 6 to band 7 development opportunity focused on autism. The role welcomes SALT, OT, Social Worker, or Specialist Nurse with enthusiasm for learning and background in autism, including experience with autistic young people and families.

It offers a programme of formal and informal training, including an ADOS training course, with negotiable hours and a hybrid/remote working pattern, base in Macclesfield with options

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic young people and families.
• Willingness to learn about differential diagnostic assessment.
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to identify each young person’s profile and determine if autism criteria are met.
• Provide feedback following diagnostic review focused on understanding and next steps for individual life goals.
• Support flexible mix of face-to-face clinics and remote working to deliver best possible services for families.

Job description

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a band 6 to band 7 development opportunity focused on autism. The role welcomes SALT, OT, Social Worker, or Specialist Nurse with enthusiasm for learning and background in autism, including experience with autistic young people and families.

It offers a programme of formal and informal training, including an ADOS training course, with negotiable hours and a hybrid/remote working pattern, base in Macclesfield with options