Sirona Care & Health is looking for an experienced and compassionate Band 6 Autism Assessment Practitioner to join our Children's Autism Assessment Service. This part-time position is 22.5 hours per week and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the diagnostic assessment of children and young people aged 2.4 to 18 years across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).
You will be part of a small clinical team, delivering specialist diagnostic autism assessments for children and young people on the Autism Assessment waiting list. Your role will involve gathering and analysing information, conducting direct observations, and completing assessments primarily in school settings, with some clinical appointments in clinics and health hubs. You will also provide clear, timely feedback to schools, families, and young people about the outcomes of the assessments, both verbally and in written reports.
As part of a streamlined clinical model, you will focus on school-aged children with less complex presentations, working closely with other agencies such as education and social services when further assessment is needed. This role requires effective teamwork, professional supervision, and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist diagnostic autism assessment for children and young people on the Autism assessment waiting list, through information gathering and analysis and direct observation and assessment. To share clear, timely and appropriate feedback to schools, families and children and young people about the outcome of the assessment, both verbally and in written reports. Autism assessments will take place primarily in school settings, but some clinical appointments may be offered in clinics and health hubs. To identify when further assessment is required in order to complete the child or young person's assessment. To work in a small clinical team, seeking supervision and engaging in liaison with other agencies (e.g. education, social services) and professional groups as required. About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a
real
difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for
all
our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Sirona care & health currently recruits overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Undergraduate degree resulting in qualification as: EITHER a health professional - Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Registered Nurse OR a qualified teacher. Post requires EITHER a health professional - Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Registered Nurse OR a qualified teacher. Health professional - must have a licence to practise - evidenced by e.g.: HCPC registration or NMC registration. Health Professional or Qualified Teacher must be a member of their professional body. ADOS-2 trained. Evidence of attendance on Autism specialist courses / relevant post graduate courses. Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Relevant experience of working with children and young people with autism. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team (for example within health and/or education). Ability to travel to different bases/settings across BNSSG when required, in line with timings required by clinical model. Experience of working in an Autism diagnostic service. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum.
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To provide a specialist diagnostic autism assessment for children and young people on the Autism assessment waiting list, through information gathering and analysis and direct observation and assessment. To share clear, timely and appropriate feedback to schools, families and children and young people about the outcome of the assessment, both verbally and in written reports. Autism assessments will take place primarily in school settings, but some clinical appointments may be offered in clinics and health hubs. To identify when further assessment is required in order to complete the child or young person's assessment. To work in a small clinical team, seeking supervision and engaging in liaison with other agencies (e.g. education, social services) and professional groups as required. About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a
real
difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for
all
our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Sirona care & health currently recruits overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Undergraduate degree resulting in qualification as: EITHER a health professional - Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Registered Nurse OR a qualified teacher. Post requires EITHER a health professional - Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Registered Nurse OR a qualified teacher. Health professional - must have a licence to practise - evidenced by e.g.: HCPC registration or NMC registration. Health Professional or Qualified Teacher must be a member of their professional body. ADOS-2 trained. Evidence of attendance on Autism specialist courses / relevant post graduate courses. Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Relevant experience of working with children and young people with autism. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team (for example within health and/or education). Ability to travel to different bases/settings across BNSSG when required, in line with timings required by clinical model. Experience of working in an Autism diagnostic service. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum.
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