Specialist ASD Practitioner

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

This key role is providing diagnostic assessments for adults who have been referred for a autism assessment.
The post holder will be supported to further develop knowledge and skills at local, regional and National levels.
The post holder will contribute to research, audit activities and deliver evidence based autism assessments within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team.
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months due to funding
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communications with autistic people, their carers and colleagues of all disciplines in relation to person centred care and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Provide diagnostic assessment for adults. In line with NICE guidance, implement specialist assessment skills and diagnostic tools to determine whether an individual meets the diagnostic threshold for ASD.
Provide specialist reports as required e.g. diagnostic assessment reports and ensure they are formulated and shared in accordance with local policy.
Provide specialist advice/consultation to carers and other professionals.
Formulate plans for the support and management of autistic adults needs, using the best available evidence and resources, in consultation with the team’s Clinical Lead.
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.
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
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communications with autistic people, their carers and colleagues of all disciplines in relation to person centred care and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Please refer the Job description for details