ASD Clinician

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is looking for an ASD Clinician. The role requires assessing children suspected of having a neurodevelopmental disorder, working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of post-qualifying experience, relevant qualifications, and strong organisational skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and supervision within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional supervision

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• 18 months post-qualifying experience in a relevant field.
• Current professional registration with the appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with children and families for suspected ASD.
• Document and report information using recognised diagnostic tools.
• Organise and manage time effectively for timely report completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Clinical supervision

Experience with ASD

Education

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

CAMHS degree

Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice

Job description

ASD Clinician

Closing date: 04 January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of our team working across Teesside. We provide assessment and formulation for Children and Young People who may have a neurodevelopmental disorder.

In September 2020, Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust launched a new service model in North Tees, streamlining the multi‑disciplinary assessment and formulation for children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ADHD. Following the success and positive feedback of the model we launched it in South Tees in September 2021.

Candidates must have 18 months post‑qualifying experience, including sign‑off of an appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.

The team is composed of a Team Manager / Service Manager, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, ASD coordinators, ASD Clinicians and Admin staff.

This is fast‑paced; the ideal applicant will be extremely organised, self‑motivated and able to deliver high‑quality service to the young people and their families.

The ideal applicant will have relevant skills and experience in the area of ASD, preferably with post‑qualifying experience and additional qualifications and training, or be willing to work towards these within an agreed time frame.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of the team and service. The post holder will become part of a motivated, supportive and focused assessment service. Professional supervision (individual and group) will be provided and there are CPD opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with children and their families for suspected ASD, including school observations, ADOS assessments and information gathering.
• Document and report information using recognised diagnostic tools.
• Organise and manage time effectively to ensure reports are completed promptly for diagnostic discussion in the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide clinical supervision within the team.
• Ensure all mandatory training is up to date.
• Work with all members of the team in unity.
• Refer to attached job description and person specification for detailed information to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with the appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Post‑graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale).
• 18 months post‑qualifying experience including sign‑off of an appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Depending on work area, recognised sign‑off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
• CAMHS degree.
• Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
• Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy (e.g. family therapy, CBT, etc.).
• Recognised training in facilitation of parenting groups.

Experience

• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision.
• Working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Quality improvement activities.
• Leadership or management experience.
• Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill‑health in a community setting.
• Mentoring students on practice placement experience.

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge to post‑graduate level of evidence‑based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
• Clinical governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust