Autism Nurse Practitioner

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.

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.

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

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…