Autism Nurse Practitioner

Posting date:	17 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 March 2026
Location:	Keele, ST5 5NT
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	B0338-25-0021

Summary

Main Duties: To lead assessments for children, young people and families that attend for diagnostic assessment for autism. To support and participate in ADOS/ADIR assessments for children on the autism service pathway. The role will involve supporting families and delivering feedback on their assessment, ensuring families are supported with relevant signposting and information To support parents and arrange events to ensure families have support prior to and post assessment- this will involve some weekend work To provide support and information to other areas of the charity that the post holder will collaborate with To ensure case lead has relevant information to be able to manage the caseload, this may involve preparation of documents and clinical information to support the assessment To be able to collate clinical assessments and information and ensure that these can be contributed to a clinical report in a timely manner The post holder should have IT skills and be able to construct reports training will be provided As a member of the MDT team the post holder will support the case lead and other professional, offer clinical advice both within the service and other agencies. Provide mentorship and clinical supervision for students and colleagues Retain compliance with professional regulating body e.g., NMC, ensuring revalidation is planned and complete. Clinical: To provide support for young children and their parents/carers referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological, self-report measures, observations, assessments and semi-structured interviews. To support the use of diagnostic tools as part of the assessment to provide and/or contribute to the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Support recruitment and open days to facilitate new staff, offering support and being involved in new starter induction pathways To contribute to diagnosis and recommendation options as outlined by the case lead and MDT To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for their own practice To contribute to and/or use evidence-based, integrated working tools and processes to support the assessment process. Participate and implement all aspects of governance to ensure compliancy-e.g., audits, meeting targets and ensuring best practice is followed across the charity To undertake risk assessments for young children and their parents/carers. To communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, information on the assessment, formulation and recommendations for young children and their parents/carers who are under their care. To maintain accurate and accessible records and adhere to Information Governance requirements. To demonstrate high level communication skills, both written and verbal, within all Agencies, families and children. Teaching, Training, and Supervision of staff, volunteers and students To receive and partake regular clinical professional supervision To gain additional experience and skills relevant to the profession and/or the charity as agreed with the clinical lead to enhance the service and personal development Support and Enhance Service Development To contribute to a culture that is, productive, accessible, inclusive and flexible to meet the needs of the local population. Work closely with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting including statutory and voluntary sector who are involved with young people. Work as an autonomous practitioner to the standards set out within the relevant professionals organization care standards and relevant clinical standards-NMC code of conduct Adhere to Charity policies and procedures Be aware of and act in accordance with local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Planning and Organisational Skills- Effectively plan and priorities the competing demands of caseloads, assessments, report writing and multi-professional working on a daily basis. Have the flexibility required to respond rapidly to unplanned work. Keyboard skills required for inputting data and clinical notes. Responding to emails and producing reports. Frequently sitting, standing, and walking Duties and responsibilities in developing and Implementation of Support Services: To work closely with the Family Support and Community Engagement Workers, you will maintain an up-to-date directory of local services and build up knowledge and understanding of community and statutory services available to families (parent/carer groups, education and special educational provision, EHCPs, Local authorities, CAMHS and voluntary services). Advice and Guidance: Provide emotional support and advice to families facing various challenges. Provide a clinical escalation for Family support workers and community engagement workers. To provide a clinical escalation route to family engagement workers on clinical aspects of the service. Advocacy: Advocate for families by connecting them with community resources and services, ensuring their needs are met. To support families at their time of need such as liaising with schools, supporting in educational meetings, co facilitating workshops alongside the workshops team in schools to parents and professionals. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of family interactions and progress Community Engagement: Identify community events to raise awareness and support families General: If applicable, ensure compliance with professional standards in relation to your relevant professional governing body. Adhere to your professional bodys regulations, ensuring registration is maintained at all times, where applicable. Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, maintaining professional portfolios and training profiles. Keep up to date and integrate any relevant new initiatives, regulations and legislation as appropriate to your role. Keep comprehensive and accurate records in relation to your role and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures as well as local, professional and national guidelines. Attend training as appropriate to the role, applying knowledge gained to the workplace. Engage in Support and Supervision sessions, where appropriate, to reflect on practice enhancing communication and quality of service. To work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the team, building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues, stakeholders and professionals from external agencies. Have an awareness of relevant health and safety regulations and legislation. Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anyone else whom your acts and omissions may affect and maintain a professional and hygienic personal appearance at all times. Ensure compliance with statutory and non-statutory bodies, including CQC, ISO 9001 and the Health & Safety Executive. Adhere to all Caudwell Children policies and procedures. Demonstrate commitment to Caudwell Childrens mission, vision and values. On occasion and when necessary, work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business. Willingness to travel in order to meet the needs of the post.