Job summary Participate in the operational functioning of the Neurodevelopmental service. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of specialist diagnostic assessments for adults with potential autistic spectrum disorder, including both people with and without a learning disability.The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and competent in conducting Clinical and Risk Assessments. provide recommendationsrelating to the management and support needs of service users identified as being on the autistic spectrum.The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team within the service, completing all assessments within the diagnostic assessment pathway. Information from these assessments may then be shared with community or inpatient Multi-Disciplinary Teams, and utilised within service user care plans. Main duties of the job -Work closely with all membes of the MDT to provide high quality autism assessments.-Person centred approach to care.-Act as a specialist resource to service users, and a diverse range or professionals, agencies, carers, and families, and as required provide training and advice.-Participates in the delivery of Specialist Assessment tools in relation to the assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Date posted 29 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 173-56024-RSP-A Job locations Aire Court Leeds LS10 4BS Job description Job responsibilities - Liaises & works closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Team.- Offers comprehensive Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Assessments and involved in planning and recommending appropriate care, making use of validated tools,Risk Assessments, Outcome Measurement Tools and ICPs.- Participates in the delivery of Specialist Assessment tools in relation to the assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.- Promotes the development of the service in line with current philosophies and guidelines, such as the Autism Strategy.- Demonstrate a commitment to providing a person-centred approach to care, which encourages service-user involvement in their own care and delivery of services.- Ensure that service users health is maintained and promoted by working and communicating effectively with all members of the Multi-Professional Team who have contact with service users. Professionals involved work in diverse settings (e.g. hospitals, Primary Health Clinics, GP practices, generic field social work, Third Sectororganisationa, Colleges, etc). Job description Job responsibilities - Liaises & works closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Team.- Offers comprehensive Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Assessments and involved in planning and recommending appropriate care, making use of validated tools,Risk Assessments, Outcome Measurement Tools and ICPs.- Participates in the delivery of Specialist Assessment tools in relation to the assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.- Promotes the development of the service in line with current philosophies and guidelines, such as the Autism Strategy.- Demonstrate a commitment to providing a person-centred approach to care, which encourages service-user involvement in their own care and delivery of services.- Ensure that service users health is maintained and promoted by working and communicating effectively with all members of the Multi-Professional Team who have contact with service users. Professionals involved work in diverse settings (e.g. hospitals, Primary Health Clinics, GP practices, generic field social work, Third Sectororganisationa, Colleges, etc). Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC or NMC or SWE registered professional Experience Essential Post registration experience working within mental health / autism services Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC or NMC or SWE registered professional Experience Essential Post registration experience working within mental health / autism services 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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Aire Court Leeds LS10 4BS Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)