Autism Assessor (Child)

Full-Time

Our ADHD Careers: About the role

Salary: £60,000

Shift and Schedule: 40 hours per week

Location: Remote

Full job description:

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Can you work in a team that's supporting world class healthcare for people with ADHD?

If you have answered YES to these questions, we have a great opportunity for you!

Company Description:

Autism360 is growing! We are on a mission to deliver exceptional care and are looking for passionate individuals to join our supportive, collaborative team. We believe in creating an environment where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. By integrating people, data, and technology, we empower our clinicians and staff to transform the mind health and neurodevelopmental journeys of every patient we support.

Job Summary:

The role involves using tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R to inform diagnostic decisions, producing detailed reports, providing feedback and post-diagnostic support to families, completing risk and safeguarding assessments, and contributing to service development. Candidates must have strong clinical decision-making skills, experience with remote assessments, a solid understanding of NICE guidelines and co-occurring conditions, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive, person centered, child Autism assessments.
Exercise independent professional responsibility for diagnostic decision-making within competence.
Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R to support diagnostic decision making.
Write detailed, accurate, and professional assessment reports highlighting findings and recommendations.
Provide feedback to individuals and families and assist with post-diagnostic support.
Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
Work closely with senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
Provide consultation and training other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC,Social Work England).
Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.
Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified healthcare professional with current UK registration with the appropriate governing body (i.e. NMC, HCPC) with no restrictions on practice
Experience in conducting child autism assessments using ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessment tools is essential.
Ability to work unsupervised and independently and manage own workload.
Excellent clinical decision-making skills
Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with clients, colleagues and carers.
Experience with remote work and conducting virtual clinics.
Detailed understanding of co-occurring conditions and differential diagnosis, including mental health conditions.
Strong understanding of NICE Guidelines for Autism assessment and diagnosis.
Strong communication, empathy, analytical skills, and experience with neurodivergent individuals.

Competencies:

Communication and Collaboration
Clinical Decision Making
Risk Assessment and Management
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Ability to work independently

Additional Info:

Flexibility:
You are expected to be flexible in the duties you carry out and ADHD 360 reserves the right to vary your duties from time to time in line with service needs. You may therefore be required, during your employment, to work in a different team and/or to carry out alternative duties consistent with your role, knowledge and experience, taking account of any professional registration or qualification requirements.

Autism Assessor (Child)