Job summary To operate flexibly and carry out the below duties on a responsive, county-wide basis, potentially working across multiple teams according to the needs of service user and services. To provide assessment and care planned interventions to clients on the caseload of the AIST service and to offer advice and consultation to other professionals as appropriate. To hold care co-ordination for a named group of clients as per Autism Intensive Support Team ( AIST) criteria. To act as lead practitioner for a named group of clients as per AIST criteria To contribute to the development of this new service and ensure best practice care delivery as per NICE guidelines Main duties of the job This post is a countywide position, the teams main base being in the west of the County at Truro. The position may predominantly work with clients who are living in the west of the County, however this can be discussed further as appropriate About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-24-763 Job locations Chy Govenek Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone Truro TR4 9LD Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Information Technology skills in order to provide specialist training Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional qualification - RNLD/RMN or HCP registration Experience of working with people with autism using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions Evidence of further study at post-graduate level or equivalent experience (particularly around Positive Behaviour Support/Autism) Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Information Technology skills in order to provide specialist training Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional qualification - RNLD/RMN or HCP registration Experience of working with people with autism using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions Evidence of further study at post-graduate level or equivalent experience (particularly around Positive Behaviour Support/Autism) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Chy Govenek Threemilestone Industrial Estate, Threemilestone Truro TR4 9LD Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)