Job Overview We are currently seeking to recruit 2 motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Practitioners, who have the relevant experience and knowledge of working with adults with Neurodiverse needs and their families, to join our well-established adult autism diagnostic service. This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to be a crucial part of the autism diagnostic pathway for adults, working with diagnostic clinicians and patients throughout their journey through the service. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for: - To support adults with Neurodiverse needs and their families/carers by supporting qualified clinicians to review and triage Autism referrals and log these on the patient's electronic health record. To complete clinic-based observations as requested by a clinician or in conjunction with a clinician as part of an adult's diagnostic assessment for Autism. To review and collate relevant information and map this onto a template to support clinicians as part of an adult's diagnostic assessment for Autism. To assist with diagnostic testing as requested by a clinician as part of an adult diagnostic assessment for Autism. To support and operate the referral systems and triage inputting onto Lorenzo and other clinical systems. To offer input into the wider adults Neurodiversity MDT meeting To undertake specific skilled support work and/or clinical tasks with minimum supervision as defined by Job Plan To undertake general enquiry calls from adults, families/carers and professionals and provide advice as required. Be responsible for ensuring clinical outcome data is routinely entered and appropriately collated. A job plan will provide further detail on the plans to develop specific skills and provide further detail on specific responsibilities. Working for our organisation We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Person specification Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge of Neurodiverse conditions Excellent IT skills Desirable criteria An understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to adults Knowledge of healthcare record keeping systems and processes Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of working with adults Interest in working with people with Neurodiverse needs Desirable criteria Experience with working with different external agencies Demonstrable experience of working within Neurodiversity Services Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, plus demonstrable working experience in the field of care Desirable criteria Willingness to undertake relevant training/development/CPD Skills Essential criteria Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Desirable criteria Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative Good organisational skills Applicant Requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.