Assistant Practitioner | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, MK41 6AT |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7955808/363-BED7955808 |
Summary
The post holder will need to have a demonstrable knowledge and experience of autism. The post holder will work as part of the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to ensure local and national standards appropriate to Autism are attained.
The post holder will participate in the development of the Adult Autism Service - service development, development and education of staff, personal development, service user involvement, data quality and ensuring equality and diversity underpin the working practice of the Adult Autism Service across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
The post holder will facilitate access to mainstream and specialist services including health, local authority, independent and charitable services for adults who have been assessed and diagnosed as having autism by the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
To work in collaboration with local services to enable open and easy access to services as above for autistic people to ensure they have an equitable experience and access to services, both autonomously and under the guidance of the Clinical nurse manager.
To promote positive experiences autistic people when accessing services using a neruoaffirming, experiential person centred approach.
To provide an evidence-based approach to the effective delivery of services, which aims to inform, educate and support all stake holders according to their individual requirements.
To maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and with full appreciation of the implication of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
To ensure equality and diversity underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
To support the team to adhere to financial constraints and contribute to effective budget management and to alert them to any cost pressures.
To participate in a culture of continuous professional development.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We are focused on enabling people to expand their roles and develop their careers. This role with the right qualifications could enable the successful applicant to complete the Clinical Associate Pathway (CAPS) providing courses are available.
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To undertake relevant assessment and action throughout the clinical pathway
To offer support to appropriate healthcare professionals/clinicians who are providing physical or mental health screening as needed by the individual.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jun 2026