Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team cover the whole of CTM Health Board.
The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) offers diagnostic assessment for adults and direct support for autistic adults and their parent/carers. The service also offers professional consultation, joint working, training, advice and support to all sectors who support autistic people.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing own workload in a manner that complies with NICE guidance principles, professional conduct standards and legislative requirements around neurodevelopmental services.
For the right candidate full training for diagnostic assessment will be provided.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The IAS offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults and time-limited post diagnostic interventions for autistic adults and their families (whodo not meet eligibility criteria for Secondary Care Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services). The service also offers professionalconsultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism.
The post holder will undertake and/or contribute to adult diagnostic assessments and in partnership with other team members, develop and implement highly specialist interventions for autistic adults and their families.
The postholder will be expected to work in partnership with existing teams to strengthen relationships, co-produce resources, develop transition arrangements and explore opportunities for joint working.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,840 to 53,602 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-NMR303-0725
Job locations
Ysbyty George Thomas
The Mattie Collins Way
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SALT.
• Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD
• Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration training in ASD assessment or other awareness training in ASD
• Interest in ASD.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Project management experience.
• Leading a service improvement project.

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others.
• Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation.
• Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
• Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Values
Essential

• Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.

Other
Essential

• Able to work across multiple CTMUHB sites, and to travel in a timely manner to visit clients at home across the area.
• Satisfactory DBS Check.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Registered Nurse, OT, Psychologist or SALT.
• Evidence of post registration, continuing professional development e.g. post graduate diploma, or equivalent in relevant subject
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence based practice relevant to ASD
• Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework's underpinning autism services e.g. Autism Code of Practice and Supporting Guidance, the Heath & Wellbeing Act 2014, Welsh Government ASD Refreshed Strategic Action Plan for Wales (2016), NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks and Safeguarding.

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration training in ASD assessment or other awareness training in ASD
• Interest in ASD.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in ASD service or working with ASD clients in other areas e.g. Learning Disability or Mental Health services
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community setting.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Project management experience.
• Leading a service improvement project.

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and deliver sensitive information when working with others.
• Ability to establish good relationships within and outside the organisation.
• Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
• Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT context.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Values
Essential

• Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.

Other
Essential

• Able to work across multiple CTMUHB sites, and to travel in a timely manner to visit clients at home across the area.
• Satisfactory DBS Check.