Band 6 Specialist Autism Practitioner

Job overview

Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) provides specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention for autistic adults and their families/carers across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

BASS is currently undertaking an ambitious transformation programme, moving from a predominantly diagnostic-led service towards a needs-led model of care. This will include the development of structured triage, needs-based assessment, and a wider range of specialist interventions designed to improve outcomes.

Initially, the post-holder will contribute primarily to complex specialist assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Over time, as the transformation progresses, the role will evolve to include a greater focus on the delivery of specialist interventions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape this innovative service transformation and contribute their professional expertise to the ongoing development of the pathway.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate practitioners who are passionate about improving outcomes for autistic people and who have experience of working with autistic adults and/or people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Applicants must have experience of undertaking specialist assessments with highly complex individuals, providing highly specialist therapeutic interventions with adults with complex needs and/or enduring mental health problems.

To provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention to people accessing the service .

Where appropriate, to work along side other professionals working with autistic people to advise on assessment and intervention.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Undertake R & D and clinical audit as required as well as delivering training.

Help in the clinical supervision and support of other staff and students