Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Autism Nurse Practitioner to join our Children and Young Peoples Autism Service in South Staffordshire.



We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting families and children either with a diagnosis of autism or that are currently on the assessment pathway.



You will work directly with children and young people with Autism and their families, carrying out assessments (including risk management) and effective treatment and/or interventions, with the aim of helping children and young people participate in daily family life and community activities and to facilitate positive outcomes of care in relation to children and young people's needs.



You will advocate for and assist with the delivery of a high standard of nursing care to CYP referred to the team including physical health assessment, monitoring and intervention, and will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. You will also participate in the education and management of junior staff and students.



This is a dynamic post that requires you to work closely with multidisciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues with children and young people who may have Autism and other health needs i.e. physical health and/or mental health

To learn more about the team:

NHS MPFT - Recruitment - Autism on Vimeo



Supporting the CYP Autism MDT in the delivery of Autism assessments and interventions for CYP.



Working directly with CYP families/ carers to deliver Autism assessments and effective treatment/ interventions aiming to help children and young people participate in daily family life and community activities, and to facilitate positive outcomes of care in relation to children and young people's needs.



Supporting and developing the physical health monitoring of CYP with autism.



Liaison with educational settings and other professionals.



Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Report writing:

full neurodevelopmental assessments.



Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.



We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.



We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.



We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification