Assistant Practitioner

Two opportunities have arisen in the Integrated Autism Service within Powys Teaching Health Board.

This is an exciting, busy and challenging time and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work within the team.

The post holder will work with the integrated multi-disciplinary team, to develop and deliver support interventions, and also facilitate some group programmes.

The post holder will be expected to develop and implement designated portfolios under the supervision of the clinicians within the team.

The post holder will need to be competent using technology and will be expected to engage with people over the telephone and via video conferencing as well as face to face session

Experience of working with adults who have autism is highly desirable, as is experience of facilitating groups and teaching. A willingness to work with the rest of the team to develop innovative approaches to help this group is essential.

The post requires attention to detail, enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience to work with a developing forward-thinking service. The ability to communicate effectively and build rapport and effective relationships at all levels is essential. The post holder will ideally have worked in a Partnership arena previously as well as the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

As an Assistant Practitioner the post holder is expected to independently
manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a
Registered Practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. Having an
understanding of evidence-based practice and delivering support in line with
current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action
relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational
policy and procedures.
Delegated responsibilities will include the delivery of parent / carer and client
programmes and groups, either virtually or face to face, addressing common
presentations of adults with autism. Managing the programme and group
administration and appointments
Responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of
post diagnostic care and modifying individualised support plans, reporting back
to the Registered Practitioner. May delegate work to others and may supervise,
teach and assess other staff.

This is an exciting, busy and challenging time and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work within the team.

The post holder will work with the integrated multi-disciplinary team, to develop and deliver support interventions, and also facilitate some group programmes.

The post holder will be expected to develop and implement designated portfolios under the supervision of the clinicians within the team.

The post holder will need to be competent using technology and will be expected to engage with people over the telephone and via video conferencing as well as face to face session

Experience of working with adults who have autism is highly desirable, as is experience of facilitating groups and teaching. A willingness to work with the rest of the team to develop innovative approaches to help this group is essential.

The post requires attention to detail, enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience to work with a developing forward-thinking service. The ability to communicate effectively and build rapport and effective relationships at all levels is essential. The post holder will ideally have worked in a Partnership arena previously as well as the community.

Delivers high quality, compassionate, evidence-based support to a group of
clients following the initial assessment by the Registered Practitioner utilising
person-centred approaches which promote health and independence.
Under leadership and direction of the Registered Practitioner ensure that all
clients have appropriate individualised, clinical assessments/ risk assessments
providing accurate feedback to the team as necessary.
Effectively monitors the clients condition recognising deterioration in their
physical or mental condition and liaises with the Registered Practitioner in an
appropriate and timely manner to review / reassess support needs as required.
Contributes to the on-going assessment of the client providing information to
inform assessments and discussing any changes to planned care with the
Registered Practitioner.
Demonstrates effective approaches to monitoring signs and symptoms of
physical, mental, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional distress, deterioration
or improvement.
Evaluates the effectiveness of support delivered and liaises with the Registered Practitioner to agree changes to the plan of support as required.
Maintains clear and accurate digital client records.
Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support
from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
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