York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting opportunity for a 1 year fixed term/secondment. The right candidates will join the complex needs team as an autism liaison practitioner. The post holder will use their fixed term tenure to influence the development and delivery of a liaison service for neurodivergent patients accessing our services. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about making a difference for people. The role is available full time; however, part-time applications are considered. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to the recruitment process, please do get in touch. Main duties of the job
The key duties of this job are to be an advocate and adviser for autistic people of all ages within our secondary healthcare environment and to be an adviser to trust staff in how to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes for this group of patients. The role involves co-production and visible, close collaborative working with colleagues in both the hospital and community settings, raising awareness about the reasonable adjustment needs of neurodivergent patients. Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working with autistic people. Awareness and understanding of current issues in autism and healthcare. Understanding of local and national autism agendas. Understanding of relevant legislation, frameworks, and guidance relating to autism. Understanding of research-based practice. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Experience within a relevant specialty. Good networking knowledge of local resources for autistic people. Experience/knowledge of neurodivergences. Demonstrable experience of delivery and evaluation of training. Experience of working in an acute clinical environment. Qualifications and Training
Active professional Registration. Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or an allied care profession, or equivalent experience. Teaching Qualification. Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively where language barriers exist. Ability to deal with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity, and diplomacy. Organised and able to prioritise own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales. Committed to development and improvement of self and the wider team. Ability to function effectively as part of a team. Ability to flex approach and adapt to new demands. Ability to use own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems, and stay calm under pressure. Able to transport self between locations and sites in accordance with Trust guidance and policy. 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata/per annum
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This is an exciting opportunity for a 1 year fixed term/secondment. The right candidates will join the complex needs team as an autism liaison practitioner. The post holder will use their fixed term tenure to influence the development and delivery of a liaison service for neurodivergent patients accessing our services. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about making a difference for people. The role is available full time; however, part-time applications are considered. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to the recruitment process, please do get in touch. Main duties of the job
The key duties of this job are to be an advocate and adviser for autistic people of all ages within our secondary healthcare environment and to be an adviser to trust staff in how to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes for this group of patients. The role involves co-production and visible, close collaborative working with colleagues in both the hospital and community settings, raising awareness about the reasonable adjustment needs of neurodivergent patients. Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working with autistic people. Awareness and understanding of current issues in autism and healthcare. Understanding of local and national autism agendas. Understanding of relevant legislation, frameworks, and guidance relating to autism. Understanding of research-based practice. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Experience within a relevant specialty. Good networking knowledge of local resources for autistic people. Experience/knowledge of neurodivergences. Demonstrable experience of delivery and evaluation of training. Experience of working in an acute clinical environment. Qualifications and Training
Active professional Registration. Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or an allied care profession, or equivalent experience. Teaching Qualification. Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively where language barriers exist. Ability to deal with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity, and diplomacy. Organised and able to prioritise own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales. Committed to development and improvement of self and the wider team. Ability to function effectively as part of a team. Ability to flex approach and adapt to new demands. Ability to use own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems, and stay calm under pressure. Able to transport self between locations and sites in accordance with Trust guidance and policy. 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata/per annum
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