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Psychiatry-UK LLP

ADOS Assessor

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Job summary

We are recruiting highly motivated and committed individuals who are interested in being at the forefront of developing pioneering projects to help transform British mental healthcare.

Our service is increasingly sought after by patients seeking fast access, high-quality mental health assessment and treatment, both privately and via the NHS Right to Choose scheme. We are recruiting highly focused, suitably experienced candidates to help us meet these demands.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking clinicians, across England, who have at least two years experience of autism diagnostic assessment and interventions. You must be ADOS trained and have demonstrableexperience of its use as part of a Multidisciplinary CAMHS ASD diagnostic assessment and/or ADI-R trained and experienced. Applicants will be dedicated to providing high quality care and support.

You will need to have extensive experience in working within an MDT and be able to maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and report writing.

You will be working remotely so it's important you are confident using a range of IT systems. Assessments will be conducted both face to face and/or online.

About us

Founded in 2012, Psychiatry-UK has become the largest specialist psychiatry service in the UK. Through innovation, forward thinking and determination, we are helping to shape the future of British mental healthcare, enabling rapid access to high-quality specialist medical diagnosis and treatment online, and onward referral to accredited and medically managed counselling and coaching services.

Why work with us?

Our workplace culture is person-centred, supportive and neurodivergent friendly. In addition to comprehensive training and mentor support/CPD, we offer the following benefits:

  • Flexibility In terms of when, where and how much you work.
  • Medical indemnity Full medical indemnity provided and paid for by Psychiatry-UK.
  • Support Excellent support from peers and admin staff.
  • Accessibility Access to support from experienced clinical staff.
  • Education An active educational programme, supporting your CPD.
  • Competitive rates Very competitive rates of pay.
  • Safety Robust, safe and effective clinical systems and processes.
  • Development Opportunities to develop services, or increase management responsibilities if desired.

Equality

P-UK is strongly committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all of our activities. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our team and our patients, and are committed to offering equal opportunities and access for all people and groups in society.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0229-23-0001

Job locations

Trewalder Chapel

Trewalder

Delabole

Cornwall

PL33 9ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an ADOS Assessor at Psychiatry-UK your responsibilities will include:

  • To carry out high-quality ADOS assessments, as part of the MDT, face to face with children and young people
  • To communicate effectively with neurodiverse children, young people and adults, families, internal and external staff.
  • To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate post-diagnostic intervention and support in a person-centered and individualised way.
  • To manage your own varied and complex caseload and to be responsible for completing clinical reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • To work as part of the MDT to support efficient risk assessment and risk management.
  • To make ongoing contributions to service development to ensure that services continue to meet the needs of those we support.
  • To take part in CPD opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an ADOS Assessor at Psychiatry-UK your responsibilities will include:

  • To carry out high-quality ADOS assessments, as part of the MDT, face to face with children and young people
  • To communicate effectively with neurodiverse children, young people and adults, families, internal and external staff.
  • To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate post-diagnostic intervention and support in a person-centered and individualised way.
  • To manage your own varied and complex caseload and to be responsible for completing clinical reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • To work as part of the MDT to support efficient risk assessment and risk management.
  • To make ongoing contributions to service development to ensure that services continue to meet the needs of those we support.
  • To take part in CPD opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A clinical qualification and registration in either: Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy or Clinical Psychology (Educational, Counselling, Clinical or Forensic)

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years demonstrable experience of autism diagnostic assessment and interventions.

Other

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence; and Business Use Car Insurance.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A clinical qualification and registration in either: Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy or Clinical Psychology (Educational, Counselling, Clinical or Forensic)

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years demonstrable experience of autism diagnostic assessment and interventions.

Other

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence; and Business Use Car Insurance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Psychiatry-UK LLP

Address

Trewalder Chapel

Trewalder

Delabole

Cornwall

PL33 9ET


Employer's website

https://psychiatry-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Psychiatry-UK LLP

Address

Trewalder Chapel

Trewalder

Delabole

Cornwall

PL33 9ET


Employer's website

https://psychiatry-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

16 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0229-23-0001

Job locations

Trewalder Chapel

Trewalder

Delabole

Cornwall

PL33 9ET


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