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 psychological assessments as part of autism diagnostic pathways (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, cognitive and emotional functioning tools, structured interviews).
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Analyse and interpret assessment findings, considering co-occurring conditions (ADHD, learning disability, mental health difficulties).
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Work collaboratively with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and other MDT members in diagnostic formulation and feedback.
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Write clear, evidence-based diagnostic reports to inform clinical decision-making and provide recommendations.
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Deliver feedback sessions to individuals and families, ensuring sensitive and supportive communication.
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Contribute to post-diagnostic care, including psychoeducation, signposting, and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
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Ensure safeguarding responsibilities and duty of candour obligations are fulfilled.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake detailed psychological assessments as part of autism diagnostic pathways (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, cognitive and emotional functioning tools, structured interviews).
-
Analyse and interpret assessment findings, considering co-occurring conditions (ADHD, learning disability, mental health difficulties).
-
Work collaboratively with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and other MDT members in diagnostic formulation and feedback.
-
Write clear, evidence-based diagnostic reports to inform clinical decision-making and provide recommendations.
-
Deliver feedback sessions to individuals and families, ensuring sensitive and supportive communication.
-
Contribute to post-diagnostic care, including psychoeducation, signposting, and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
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Ensure safeguarding responsibilities and duty of candour obligations are fulfilled.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic individuals across the lifespan.
- Experience in administering and interpreting psychological assessments.
- Multidisciplinary team working experience.
- Prior involvement in autism diagnostic assessments desirable.
- Experience in report writing for clinical or statutory purposes.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of autism spectrum conditions, differential diagnosis, and co-occurring conditions.
- Skills in psychological formulation, assessment, and intervention.
- Ability to synthesise complex information and present findings clearly.
- Excellent communication skills with individuals, families, and professionals.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- IT literacy for electronic records and reporting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent recognised by HCPC).
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Additional post-qualification training in autism assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R) desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic individuals across the lifespan.
- Experience in administering and interpreting psychological assessments.
- Multidisciplinary team working experience.
- Prior involvement in autism diagnostic assessments desirable.
- Experience in report writing for clinical or statutory purposes.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of autism spectrum conditions, differential diagnosis, and co-occurring conditions.
- Skills in psychological formulation, assessment, and intervention.
- Ability to synthesise complex information and present findings clearly.
- Excellent communication skills with individuals, families, and professionals.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- IT literacy for electronic records and reporting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent recognised by HCPC).
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Additional post-qualification training in autism assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R) desirable.
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).
