Autism Assessment Practitioner

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

Sirona care & health is a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high quality specialist health and social care. For us, it's about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we'd expect for ourselves and our families., 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.