Ados Assessors Job at Psychiatry UK

Job Description

As a self-employed ADOS Assessor (CYP Service) with Psychiatry UK, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people using ADOS and related assessment tools where appropriate. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to diagnostic formulation, clinical decision-making, and comprehensive written reports, while applying your expertise to support the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred assessment and care.

Job Responsibility

Delivery of ADOS assessments for children and young people as part of a structured MDT diagnostic pathway
Assessment, formulation, and contribution to diagnostic decision-making
Completion of high-quality clinical reports and supporting documentation
Communication with children, young people, and families in a neurodiversity-affirming manner
Collaboration with MDT colleagues to ensure consistent diagnostic standards
Contribution to safe, effective, and timely diagnostic outcomes
Participation in clinical discussion or case review where appropriate within the service model
Use of digital systems to support remote-first service delivery and reporting

Requirements

Relevant clinical qualification in Speech and Language Therapy or Clinical/Educational Psychology preferred (or another appropriately regulated profession with equivalent autism assessment competence), with demonstrable training and experience in autism assessment in children and young people in line with NICE autism guidelines
Current registration with an appropriate statutory regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, SWE, UKCP, BACP or equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
Minimum of 1 year experience delivering ADOS assessments within a diagnostic setting
Experience working within autism diagnostic pathways or multidisciplinary CAMHS/neurodevelopmental services
Experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting
Demonstrable experience contributing to clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Ability to work autonomously in a remote clinical service environment
Competence in producing clear and timely clinical reports
Confidence using digital clinical systems and remote working platforms
Ability to work on a self-employed contractor basis
Commitment to safe, ethical, and safeguarding-compliant clinical practice

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