Autism Assessment Practitioner

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

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.