Job summary
Who Were Looking For
We are recruiting ADOS assessors from the following professional backgrounds:
- Occupational Therapists (OT)
- Speech and Language Therapists (SALT)
- Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)
- Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability)
You must be HCPC or NMC registered and formally trained and experienced in ADOS or ADI-R.
Main duties of the job
Role Overview
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Paediatricians, Psychiatrists and Psychologists, you will:
- Conduct face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments using the appropriate module for the childs age and ability
- Record detailed behavioural observations
- Contribute findings to the MDT diagnostic discussion
- Support the consultant clinician in providing same-day feedback to families
- Add a concise written summary of your ADOS findings to contribute to the diagnostic report (issued within six weeks)
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold safeguarding standards throughout
Each assessment is fully inclusive of observation, scoring, MDT discussion, reporting and feedback. Clinics are typically scheduled for four assessments per day.
About us
IDMCS (part of ID Medical Group) is expanding our specialist
autism diagnostic service and is looking to welcome experienced ADOS-trained
clinicians to our growing multidisciplinary team.
This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive service
that is scaling to meet rising demand, helping to reduce waiting times,
accelerate diagnoses and improve outcomes for children and families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake detailed speech, language, and communication assessments as part of autism diagnostic pathways (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, CCC-2, language assessments).
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Provide expertise on social communication, pragmatic language, and interaction patterns relevant to autism diagnosis.
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Work collaboratively with psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and other clinicians in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
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Produce high-quality written reports that inform diagnostic conclusions and recommendations for support.
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Advise families, carers, and schools on communication strategies and approaches following assessment.
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Contribute to post-diagnostic care planning, signposting, and onward referrals.
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Maintain accurate documentation in line with RCSLT standards, HCPC requirements, and service protocols.
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Contribute to safeguarding procedures and ensure duty of candour obligations are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake detailed speech, language, and communication assessments as part of autism diagnostic pathways (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, CCC-2, language assessments).
-
Provide expertise on social communication, pragmatic language, and interaction patterns relevant to autism diagnosis.
-
Work collaboratively with psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and other clinicians in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
-
Produce high-quality written reports that inform diagnostic conclusions and recommendations for support.
-
Advise families, carers, and schools on communication strategies and approaches following assessment.
-
Contribute to post-diagnostic care planning, signposting, and onward referrals.
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Maintain accurate documentation in line with RCSLT standards, HCPC requirements, and service protocols.
-
Contribute to safeguarding procedures and ensure duty of candour obligations are met.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic individuals (children, young people, or adults).
- Clinical experience in speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Experience of MDT working in health, education, or social care settings.
- Prior experience in autism assessments desirable.
- Experience writing reports for clinical or statutory purposes.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of autism spectrum conditions and co-occurring needs (ADHD, learning disability, mental health).
- Knowledge of communication assessment tools (formal and informal).
- Skills in analysing social communication and pragmatic difficulties.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families and professionals.
- Ability to manage and prioritise caseload.
- Good IT literacy for report writing and electronic records.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Membership of RCSLT (desirable).
- Training in autism diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R) desirable but not essential if willing to complete.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic individuals (children, young people, or adults).
- Clinical experience in speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Experience of MDT working in health, education, or social care settings.
- Prior experience in autism assessments desirable.
- Experience writing reports for clinical or statutory purposes.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of autism spectrum conditions and co-occurring needs (ADHD, learning disability, mental health).
- Knowledge of communication assessment tools (formal and informal).
- Skills in analysing social communication and pragmatic difficulties.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families and professionals.
- Ability to manage and prioritise caseload.
- Good IT literacy for report writing and electronic records.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Membership of RCSLT (desirable).
- Training in autism diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R) desirable but not essential if willing to complete.
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).
