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Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) Autism Assessor

The closing date is 26 September 2025

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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.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £250 per completed assessment

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0121-25-0010

Job locations

Community Paediatrics Parkview

Egerton Road

Bexhill-on-sea

East Sussex

TN39 3HL


Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Undertake structured autism assessments as part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic pathway (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, behavioural observations, developmental history gathering).

  • Provide nursing perspective on co-occurring health needs, including mental health, learning disability, and physical health considerations.

  • Collaborate with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals in diagnostic discussions.

  • Produce accurate, person-centred reports summarising assessment findings and recommendations.

  • Contribute to post-diagnostic care, including health advice, signposting, and onward referrals.

  • Provide psychoeducation and practical support to families, carers, and schools.

  • Support risk assessment, crisis planning, and safeguarding where required.

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Undertake structured autism assessments as part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic pathway (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, behavioural observations, developmental history gathering).

  • Provide nursing perspective on co-occurring health needs, including mental health, learning disability, and physical health considerations.

  • Collaborate with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals in diagnostic discussions.

  • Produce accurate, person-centred reports summarising assessment findings and recommendations.

  • Contribute to post-diagnostic care, including health advice, signposting, and onward referrals.

  • Provide psychoeducation and practical support to families, carers, and schools.

  • Support risk assessment, crisis planning, and safeguarding where required.

    • Person Specification

    Knowledge and skills

    Essential

    • Understanding of autism spectrum conditions and co-occurring needs (mental health, learning disability, ADHD, physical health).
    • Knowledge of standardised assessment tools and nursing assessments relevant to autism.
    • Skills in engagement, de-escalation, and family liaison.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage caseload and prioritise competing demands.
    • IT literacy for electronic records and reporting.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience working with autistic individuals (children, young people, or adults).
    • Experience in mental health or learning disability nursing practice.
    • MDT working experience across health, education, or social care.
    • Previous experience in diagnostic assessments desirable.
    • Experience in clinical report writing.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) with NMC registration.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of post-registration training in autism assessment tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R) desirable.
    Person Specification

    Knowledge and skills

    Essential

    • Understanding of autism spectrum conditions and co-occurring needs (mental health, learning disability, ADHD, physical health).
    • Knowledge of standardised assessment tools and nursing assessments relevant to autism.
    • Skills in engagement, de-escalation, and family liaison.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage caseload and prioritise competing demands.
    • IT literacy for electronic records and reporting.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience working with autistic individuals (children, young people, or adults).
    • Experience in mental health or learning disability nursing practice.
    • MDT working experience across health, education, or social care.
    • Previous experience in diagnostic assessments desirable.
    • Experience in clinical report writing.

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) with NMC registration.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of post-registration training in autism assessment tools (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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    ID Medical

    Address

    Community Paediatrics Parkview

    Egerton Road

    Bexhill-on-sea

    East Sussex

    TN39 3HL


    Employer's website

    https://www.id-medical.com/clinical-services/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    ID Medical

    Address

    Community Paediatrics Parkview

    Egerton Road

    Bexhill-on-sea

    East Sussex

    TN39 3HL


    Employer's website

    https://www.id-medical.com/clinical-services/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Operations Manager

    Rebecca Cumming

    rebecca.cumming1@nhs.net

    Details

    Date posted

    18 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience £250 per completed assessment

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    6 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time

    Reference number

    U0121-25-0010

    Job locations

    Community Paediatrics Parkview

    Egerton Road

    Bexhill-on-sea

    East Sussex

    TN39 3HL


    Eastbourne District General Hospital

    Kings Drive

    Eastbourne

    East Sussex

    BN21 2UD


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