Job summaryTo develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged4-19 yearsTo provide specialist second opinion.To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies asappropriate to develop the learning and social environment forstudents with AutismTo promote transition of children from primary schools to secondaryschools and then to adult servicesTo maintain accurate records and data
Main duties of the jobTo develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged4-19 years including parent interviews and ADOS.To provide specialist second opinion.To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies asappropriate to develop the learning and social environment for .students with AutismTo promote transition of children from primary schools to secondaryschools and then to adult servicesTo maintain accurate records and data
About usCheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
DetailsDate posted11 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration6 months
Working patternPart-time
Reference number373-CYP1602-B RR
Job locationsBase options are Macclesfield/ Chester & Ellesmere Port
Space 4 Autism
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree
- Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or equivalent
- ADOS trained
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist subgroups
Desirable- Communication skills training
- DISCO and/ or SCERTS training
Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, and recommendations for specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
- Working knowledge of child protection issues
ExperienceEssential- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit and research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree
- Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or equivalent
- ADOS trained
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist subgroups
Desirable- Communication skills training
- DISCO and/ or SCERTS training
Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, and recommendations for specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
- Working knowledge of child protection issues
ExperienceEssential- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit and research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBase options are Macclesfield/ Chester & Ellesmere Port
Space 4 Autism
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBase options are Macclesfield/ Chester & Ellesmere Port
Space 4 Autism
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:AAT team co-ordinator
Amanda Warren
amanda.warren5@nhs.net
07780528182
DetailsDate posted11 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration6 months
Working patternPart-time
Reference number373-CYP1602-B RR
Job locationsBase options are Macclesfield/ Chester & Ellesmere Port
Space 4 Autism
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
