ADOS Autism Assessor for CYP (observation only) - Remote (Employed)

Paloma Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a remote ADOS Autism Assessor for children and young people. This role requires professional registration and experience in autism diagnostic assessments. You'll conduct high-quality assessments and participate in a multidisciplinary team environment. The position offers competitive salaries, annual leave, and a diverse benefits package.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

5% employer pension

25 days of annual leave

Share options

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England is mandatory.
• Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course is required.
• At least 6 months experience in autism diagnostic assessments is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality autism assessments.
• Deliver remote child observations via video calls.
• Participate in peer diagnostic decision-making.

Skills

Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England

At least 6 months experience in autism diagnostic assessments

High-quality communication skills

Experience in conducting risk assessments

Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above)

Education

Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course

Job description

ADOS Autism Assessor for CYP (observation only) - Remote (Employed)

This role is a member of the multidisciplinary assessment team which delivers remote child observations along with peer MDT diagnostic decision-making (with the support of the senior clinical MDT where required).

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality autism assessments.
• Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary.
• Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD.

About Paloma

About Paloma

Mark & Darshak founded Paloma as they were frustrated that families are waiting 2-10 years for NHS children's autism and ADHD assessments.

Paloma's mission is to make children's autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We are redesigning care pathways, building new software & AI tools, and training up a specialist clinical workforce.

Job responsibilities

Please apply directly through our website: https://grnh.se/slo11n62teu

ADOS Autism Assessor for Children and Young People (observation only)

Time commitment: Full-time employment is preferred, though we can also offer part-time (minimum of 4 days per week).

Location: This is a fully remote role, though you must permanently reside within the UK throughout your employment with Paloma.

Reporting to: Autism Service Team Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality autism assessments.
• Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary.
• Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD.
• Deliver remote child observations via video calls.
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic decision‑making, with support of the senior clinical MDT where required.

Qualifications and experience

• Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Completion of a recognised ADOS‑2 course.
• At least 6 months of experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments with specific knowledge including a sound understanding of co‑occurring conditions and differentials.
• Ability to deliver a high quality child observation and to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client‑centred and includes a strengths and needs profile.
• High‑quality parent and child communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service.
• Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above).

Salary and benefits

• Salary £64,000‑68,000 per year for allied healthcare professionals (nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists) and social workers, depending on prior relevant experience.
• Salary £70,000‑75,000 per year for practitioner psychologists (clinical, educational, counselling), depending on prior relevant experience.
• Competitive salary for GMC‑registered clinicians, depending on prior relevant experience.
• Annual salary reviews, 5% employer pension, company laptop.
• Share options in Paloma Health.
• A unique leave benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, birthday off, and 10 days of paid sabbatical leave every three years.
• Access to NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card.

Equality & Diversity

Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

Accommodations

We are glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. Please be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our interview process.

Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks

Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks - Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre‑employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure we appoint individuals who are aligned with our values and who will contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with.

Application process

Please apply via our website. We value your time and look forward to reviewing your application.

Person Specification

• Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Job titles: Psychologist (clinical, counselling, educational), Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Nurse (mental health, learning disability), Medical Doctor, Social Worker.
• Completion of a recognised ADOS‑2 course (required for NMC, GMC, Social Work England and HCPC except Clinical Psychologists).
• At least 1 year experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments including a sound understanding of co‑occurring conditions and differentials.
• Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client‑centred and includes a strengths and needs profile.
• High‑quality parent and patient communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service.
• Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above).

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.

Full‑time, Part‑time, Home or remote working