Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Team Leader for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team are shortly moving to a new base at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy but cover the whole of CTM Health Board. The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) offers diagnostic assessment for adults and direct support for autistic adults and their parent/carers. The service also offers professional consultation, joint working, training, advice and support to all sectors who support autistic people. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing own workload in a manner that complies with NICE guidance principles, professional conduct standards and legislative requirements around neurodevelopmental services. Main duties of the job The IAS offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults and time-limited post diagnostic interventions for autistic adults and their families (whodo not meet eligibility criteria for Secondary Care Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services). The service also offers professionalconsultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism. The Team Leader role has a clinical element and the post holder will hold a caseload, albeit reduced to reflect managerial responsibilities. Theywill undertake and/or contribute to adult diagnostic assessments and in partnership with other team members, develop and implement highlyspecialist interventions for autistic adults and their families. The post holder will be responsible for delegating and monitoring caseload allocation of team members, providing line management supervisionto most team members, along with specialist advice and guidance to the team, multi-agency professionals, autistic adults and theirfamilies/carers as necessary. The Team Leader will be expected to work in partnership with existing teams to strengthen relationships, co-produce resources, developtransition arrangements and explore opportunities for joint working. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-NMR443-0924-A Job locations Ysbyty George Thomas The Mattie Collins Way Treorchy CF42 6YG Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Relevant Degree in Professional Specialism - Nursing, Social Care, Allied Health Professional or possess skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency. Hold current registration with a professional body Masters Degree or equivalent level of specialist experience in area of clinical expertise. Sound knowledge of Welsh Government policy and legislation relating to neurodivergence. Has excellent insight into the changing needs of the Neurodivergent individual across life-span development. Willingness to train in the use of specific diagnostic assessment instruments. Working knowledge of practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professional and agencies involved in the care and management of Neurodivergent clients, taking into consideration co-morbidities. Knowledge of legislation in relation to mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities across health, social care and education. Desirable Trained in the use of diagnostic assessments instruments such as ADOS, ADi-r and/or DISCO Management/leadership qualification. Experience in managing staff who are neurodivergent Teaching qualification or experience Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group. Understand the impact of local, cultural, linguistic and demographic factors which influence service delivery. Experience Essential Has specialist knowledge and post graduate experience working with children or adults with autism and other neurodivergencies. Experience of managing complex, specialised caseloads and in signposting to other services. Has an established ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multi-agency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Experience of working in an advisory role to others (including professionals) Significant experience in supporting, supervising and developing skills of less experienced staff. Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems Experience of working with a range of software packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Office 365 Desirable Previous Team management experience Previous experience in working in a similar setting and/or a Learning Disability or Mental Health Service Experience in diagnostic assessment of autism. Experience in data collection and analysis Experience of working with neurodivergent people with complex communication needs and behaviours that challenge. Ability and experience in designing, planning, implementing and delivering training to others. Skills & Attributes Essential Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level. Can lead on projects including audit, research etc Can translate policy into practice Can facilitate change Can organise and prioritise workload effectively Can plan, deliver and monitor outcomes/effectiveness of interventions Can identify areas of personal and professional development including specific objectives relating to clinical area Desirable Excellent understanding of differing communication needs across all ages and ability to adapt own communication styles and interventions to enhance effectiveness Other Role Requirements Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Recognises and is sensitive to cultural and neurodiversity Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Relevant Degree in Professional Specialism - Nursing, Social Care, Allied Health Professional or possess skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency. Hold current registration with a professional body Masters Degree or equivalent level of specialist experience in area of clinical expertise. Sound knowledge of Welsh Government policy and legislation relating to neurodivergence. Has excellent insight into the changing needs of the Neurodivergent individual across life-span development. Willingness to train in the use of specific diagnostic assessment instruments. Working knowledge of practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professional and agencies involved in the care and management of Neurodivergent clients, taking into consideration co-morbidities. Knowledge of legislation in relation to mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities across health, social care and education. Desirable Trained in the use of diagnostic assessments instruments such as ADOS, ADi-r and/or DISCO Management/leadership qualification. Experience in managing staff who are neurodivergent Teaching qualification or experience Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group. Understand the impact of local, cultural, linguistic and demographic factors which influence service delivery. Experience Essential Has specialist knowledge and post graduate experience working with children or adults with autism and other neurodivergencies. Experience of managing complex, specialised caseloads and in signposting to other services. Has an established ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multi-agency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Experience of working in an advisory role to others (including professionals) Significant experience in supporting, supervising and developing skills of less experienced staff. Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems Experience of working with a range of software packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Office 365 Desirable Previous Team management experience Previous experience in working in a similar setting and/or a Learning Disability or Mental Health Service Experience in diagnostic assessment of autism. Experience in data collection and analysis Experience of working with neurodivergent people with complex communication needs and behaviours that challenge. Ability and experience in designing, planning, implementing and delivering training to others. Skills & Attributes Essential Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level. Can lead on projects including audit, research etc Can translate policy into practice Can facilitate change Can organise and prioritise workload effectively Can plan, deliver and monitor outcomes/effectiveness of interventions Can identify areas of personal and professional development including specific objectives relating to clinical area Desirable Excellent understanding of differing communication needs across all ages and ability to adapt own communication styles and interventions to enhance effectiveness Other Role Requirements Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Recognises and is sensitive to cultural and neurodiversity 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ysbyty George Thomas The Mattie Collins Way Treorchy CF42 6YG Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)