Community Autism Practitioner | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a Band 6 clinical professional to support autistic children and families as part of the CYP Autism Intensive Support Service. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates with backgrounds in Children's Complex Care, Allied Health Professions, or Learning Disability Nursing are encouraged to apply. Flexible working patterns can be discussed.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Positive work/life balance

Qualifications

• Must have a background in Children’s Complex Care, Allied Health Professionals, or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical responsibilities within the CYP Autism Intensive Support Service.
• Support children and young people requiring additional care and services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Background in Children's Complex Care or Allied Health Professionals or Learning Disability Nursing

Job description

Overview

The CYP Autism Intensive Support Service provides support to children, young people and families/carers by delivering a co-ordinated, person-centred and outcome-focused approach to planning and supporting autistic children, young people and families/carers who require additional and sometimes complex support, which includes children and young people’s mental health services.

The Band 6 role for the CYP Autism Intensive Support Service is a clinical role. We are hoping to welcome applicants with backgrounds that include Children’s Complex Care / Allied Health Professionals / Learning Disability Nurse in order to create a well-rounded team with a plethora of expertise.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team.

Role and Requirements

• The Band 6 clinical role within the CYP Autism Intensive Support Service.
• Backgrounds that may be considered include Children’s Complex Care, Allied Health Professionals and Learning Disability Nursing to create a well-rounded team with diverse expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Employer and Flexible Working

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working; we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Please state this clearly on your application and be prepared to discuss at interview.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across the area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.