Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Senior Advanced Practitioner to join the Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Service, with a specific focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Dual Diagnosis (ASD/ADHD) pathways.

This is a senior practitioner role combining advanced clinical practice, staff leadership, service improvement and system-wide collaboration. The post holder will be a key contributor to the delivery, quality and ongoing development of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways, supporting safe, timely and person-centred care.

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

Main duties of the job

Main duties include advanced, autonomous clinical practice within the Neurodevelopmental Service, contributing to ASD and Dual Diagnosis (ASD/ADHD) diagnostic pathways. The post holder will undertake complex assessment, formulation and clinical decision-making within agreed scope and governance, and provide expert advice and leadership across the MDT to support high-quality diagnostic outcomes. Responsibilities also include day-to-day professional and operational leadership, line management/clinical supervision, and supporting induction, supervision and competency development. The role leads service improvement (pathway redesign, efficiency and reducing unwarranted variation), supports delivery of national priorities (timely access and prudent, value-based care), and uses data/audit/feedback to drive quality improvement and business/workforce planning. The post holder contributes to clinical governance, audit, risk and assurance; ensures practice aligns with professional standards, national guidance and local policy; and supports learning from incidents/complaints/feedback. The role is a key liaison with education, local authority, CAMHS, primary care and third-sector partners, promotes effective multi-agency working in line with ALN responsibilities, and represents the service at relevant forums.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.