Lead Practitioner – Forensic Autism Service

• The successful applicant will be working as part of the leadership team providing expert advice, direct clinical interventions with service user and families and support and clinical leadership to adults over 16 with autism and who have forensic risk.
• You will provide specialist interventions for people referred to the service, and where necessary signpost and refer to appropriate services or agencies.
• You will be responsible for the maintenance of high levels of evidence-based clinical practice, contributing to and facilitating Care Processes and Pathways.
• You will manage and supervise the work of others, and act as a mentor and preceptor.
• The ability to work independently as well as within a team will also be required.
• Candidates will need to be IT literate and have experience using digital clinical records, as well as the desire to explore new ways of engaging with stakeholders using technology.
• The candidate will also be required to joint work with multiple agencies and service providers across Lancashire & South Cumrbia which will require excellent communication skills.
• The service operates 5 days a week; Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and covers the whole of the trust footprint.

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)/ Registered Nurse, Learning Disability (RNLD), Allied Health Professional (OT/SaLT) or Social Worker
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant subject or demonstrable evidence or equivalent experience relevant to field of practice.

Essential

• Post qualifying experience, including significant experience of working within autism and/or forensic services
• Knowledge of the Trust's information sharing protocols
• Be compliant and competent with regards to Information governance including Data Protection Act

Essential

• Evidence of extensive and significant clinical knowledge, skill and experience of working with people with autism.
• Specialist knowledge of interventions relevant to this client group and current models of service for clients with autism.
• Able to take responsibility for decision making in unpredictable work contexts, acting with autonomy