We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse to join our Jersey Adult Autism Service. This role offers an opportunity to work within a specialist, multidisciplinary team delivering safe, person‑centred, and neuro‑affirming autism diagnostic care for adults.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high‑quality adult autism diagnostic pathway. You will be involved from referral triage and pre‑assessment screening through to post‑diagnostic support, ensuring individuals experience a responsive, respectful, and well‑coordinated assessment journey.

You will contribute to autism diagnostic assessments by gathering relevant clinical and psychosocial information, supporting assessment appointments, contributing observations, and assisting with assessment coordination. You will work directly with autistic adults who may present with complex needs, including co‑existing mental health difficulties, sensory differences, communication needs, and social vulnerability.

A core aspect of the role is service‑user engagement. You will build therapeutic and professional relationships, adapt communication styles to meet individual needs, and help reduce anxiety throughout the diagnostic process. You will also support individuals following assessment, providing information, clarification, and signposting to relevant health, social care, and community resources.

The role includes identifying and responding to risk, including mental health deterioration, self‑neglect, or safeguarding concerns, and escalating issues appropriately in line with professional standards and organisational policy.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies such as GPs, mental health services, social care, and third‑sector organisations to support information sharing, continuity of care, and smooth progression through the diagnostic pathway.

Accurate and timely clinical documentation is a key responsibility, ensuring records meet professional, organisational, and service requirements. You will also contribute to team meetings, supervision, audit, and service development activity, supporting ongoing quality improvement within the Adult Autism Service.

We are looking for a nurse who is empathetic, organised, and committed to inclusive, neuro‑affirmative practice, with a genuine interest in supporting autistic adults within a specialist diagnostic service

For an informal chat about this role please contact Darlinton Ihenacho @D.Ihenacho@health.gov.je

The post holder will practise in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant States of Jersey legislation, policies, and local service pathways, maintaining professional registration, accountability, and high standards of care.

The role includes identifying and responding appropriately to risk, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and mental health deterioration, escalating in line with statutory and organisational procedures. The post holder will promote equality, dignity, confidentiality, and reasonable adjustments to ensure autistic adults can access services safely and equitably.

Accurate and timely clinical documentation must be maintained in line with professional, legal, and information governance requirements.

The post holder will be ADOS trained and will contribute to autism diagnostic assessments as part of the multidisciplinary team. This includes gathering relevant information, contributing observations, and participating in MDT diagnostic discussions in line with local governance and scope of practice.

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies and will engage in supervision, training, and service development activity to support a safe, effective, and high‑quality Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.

• Knowledge of autism in adults, including varied presentations, strengths, sensory differences, and support needs.
• Understanding of adult autism diagnostic pathways and the principles of evidence‑informed diagnostic practice.
• Awareness of common co‑existing conditions, including mental health difficulties, ADHD, learning differences, and psychosocial vulnerability.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and responsibilities when working with adults at risk.
• Understanding of neuro‑affirmative and trauma‑informed approaches to care and assessment.
• Awareness of reasonable adjustments and accessibility needs for autistic adults.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary working and the roles of partner agencies, including primary care, mental health services, social care, and third‑sector organisations.
• Understanding of professional accountability, scope of practice, and the importance of clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of information governance, confidentiality, and accurate clinical documentation requirements.

Experience

• Experience of working as a registered nurse with adults in health, mental health, or community‑based services.
• Experience of working with individuals who present with complex needs, including neurodivergence, mental health difficulties, or social vulnerability.
• Experience of engaging service users in a person‑centred and compassionate manner, particularly where individuals may experience anxiety or distress.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with partner agencies.
• Experience of risk identification, safeguarding, and appropriate escalation in line with professional and organisational procedures.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Experience of supporting assessment, screening, or care coordination processes.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within an autism, ADHD, learning disability, or neurodevelopmental service.
• Experience of supporting diagnostic or pre‑diagnostic pathways.
• Experience of working with families, carers, or external partners.
• Experience of contributing to service development, audit, or quality improvement activity.

• Compassionate and empathetic, with a strong commitment to person‑centred and neuro‑affirmative practice.
• Approachable and respectful, able to build trust and rapport with autistic adults, families, and carers.
• Calm, patient, and professional when working with complexity, uncertainty, or distress.
• Reflective and self‑aware, with a willingness to seek supervision and learn from feedback.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage competing demands within a structured service.
• Flexible and adaptable, responding positively to change and service needs.
• Confident but appropriately boundaried, working within scope of practice and governance arrangements.
• Collaborative and team‑focused, valuing multidisciplinary working and shared decision‑making.
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Personal Attributes