Clinical Specialist - Autism Assessor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Durham and Tees Valley (DTV) Adult Autism Team. The role involves conducting autism assessments in line with NICE guidance, contributing to diagnostic decision-making, and maintaining high clinical standards. The post holder will also assess for co-existing conditions and provide consultation and training on autism across the Durham and Tees Valley area. This position requires a detailed understanding of autism and a working knowledge of ADHD.
Essential criteria
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
Desirable criteria
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and be providing Clinical Supervision
- AND HAVE Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions
- AND HAVE Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of autism across the lifespan, including how presentation can differs.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
- Personal Attributes
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and be providing Clinical Supervision
- AND HAVE Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions
- AND HAVE Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patie
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Specialist - Autism Assessor
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Durham and Tees Valley (DTV) Adult Autism Team for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our well-established and supportive service.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a detailed understanding of Autism, alongside a working knowledge of ADHD, and will take on a key assessing role within the team, completing autism assessments in collaboration with the wider MDT. They will contribute to clinical diagnostic decision-making, organise and lead MDT discussions, and ensure high clinical standards are maintained across all aspects of care.
The post holder will follow NICE-guidance approaches when completing autism assessments, taking into consideration and understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties to support specialist diagnostic decision-making. They will be expected to communicate in a neuroaffirming and inclusive manner, supporting both staff and autistic adults.
This role covers the Durham and Tees Valley area, providing consultation to community teams, supporting complex cases, and delivering autism diagnostic training. Existing skills and experience in autism assessment are desirable, as teaching and sharing expertise with wider teams will form a key part of
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