Specialist Autism Nurse / Occupational Therapist

Participate in the operational functioning of the Neurodevelopmental service. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery ofspecialist diagnostic assessments for adults with potential autistic spectrum disorder, including both people with and without alearning disability.The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and competent in conducting Clinical and Risk Assessments. provide recommendationsrelating to the management and support needs of service users identified as being on the autistic spectrum.The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team within the service, completing all assessments within the diagnosticassessment pathway. Information from these assessments may then be shared with community or inpatient Multi-Disciplinary Teams, andutilised within service user care plans., Work closely with all membes of the MDT to provide high quality autism assessments.-Person centred approach to care.-Act as a specialist resource to service users, and a diverse range or professionals, agencies, carers, and families, and as required provide training and advice.-Participates in the delivery of Specialist Assessment tools in relation to the assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.