Job summaryWorking in a very friendly and supportive Child Health department, we have an exciting opportunity to work within the Autism Team across North Derbyshire to provide specialist autism assessments for children and young people as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobTo provide a range of specialist autism assessments for children across North Derbyshire. In doing so to share complex and sensitive outcomes with parents / carers and professionals.
To analyse and interpret complex data and findings from a variety of sources and share this sensitively in highly emotive situations. To work closely with Paediatric colleagues to deliver diagnostic formulations to colleagues in Health, Social Care and Education.
To plan and manage workload and deliver a service as part of a regular outpatient clinic model with some community-based assessments as required.
To offer supervision, consultation and training and to provide expertise and guidance to other professionals.
To contribute to service developments in line with commissioning requirements.
To keep confidential records to the highest standard and exercise self- governance in accordance with professional codes of practice.
Maintain equipment and assessment material so it is fit for purpose.
Participate in research and development to include audit, service evaluations and clinical projects
Apply clinical judgement and previous experience to develop working practices consistent with need.
Act as an autonomous practitioner within professional guidelines, applying intense concentration in client related activity and documentation.
About usThis is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation Trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trust's Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District.
We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.
DetailsDate posted: 19 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 166-FC-8208005
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- A recorded/ UK- registered professional qualification in one of the following at graduate level: Registered nursing, social work, occupational therapy, clinical psychology or speech and language therapy.
- Registration with a professional body e.g. HCPC, RCN, NMC, Social Work England
Desirable- Additional training post qualification in evidenced based therapeutic approach or intervention
- Additional training in ADOS or ADI-r or standardised ASD tool.
ExperienceEssential- -Experience of working with other neurodevelopmental diagnoses and differences e.g. learning disability, speech and language differences, ADHD, autism
- Experience of carrying out complex psychological assessments of children and young people
- To have worked therapeutically with young people and families.
- Worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experienced in risk assessments, plans and safeguarding procedures
Desirable- Experience of assessing ASD in children and young people
- CAMHS or Paediatric experience
Skills and KnowledgeEssential- Good knowledge and understanding of autistic experience.
- Knowledge of assessment tools and methods to identify autism in young people
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable- Skills in carrying out autism assessments.
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical models and approaches relevant to autism
- Experience of delivering training to parents or professionals
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines.
- Training in risk assessments
Personal AttributesEssential- Ability to tolerate and manage highly distressing and emotional issues
- Ability to engage in sustained mental effort involving tasks demanding intense concentration
- Ability to manage and work with organisational stress and to effectively manage the stress of others
- Warmth, genuineness and respectfulness
- Car driver and owner (For disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements can be made if required).
Demonstrates Trust ValuesEssential- Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Tracy Barker, tbarker1@nhs.net, 01246512513
DetailsDate posted: 19 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 166-FC-8208005
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
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