Autism Assessment Clinician – CAMHS Neurodevelopment

East London Nhs Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust in Bedfordshire offers a role within the Autism Assessment Pathway (AAP) to deliver specialist autism assessments for young people 13+. You will work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team, contributing to diagnostic processes and service improvements.

The post involves using standardised tools (ADOS, 3Di, ADI-R), writing diagnostic reports, and engaging in CPD and leadership development within Bedfordshire CAMHS.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist autism assessments using standardised tools.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with clinical governance, audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive autism assessments using standardised tools (ADOS, 3Di, ADI-R).
• Write confidential diagnostic reports for families and professionals.
• Convey sensitive information constructively to clients and professionals.
• Offer specialist autism advice and provide consultation to others.
• Attend training, undertake audits and participate in service development.

Skills

Autism expertise

Autism assessments

Report writing

Audit & research

Education

HCPC registration

CAMHS qualification (desirable)

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust in Bedfordshire offers a role within the Autism Assessment Pathway (AAP) to deliver specialist autism assessments for young people 13+. You will work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team, contributing to diagnostic processes and service improvements.

The post involves using standardised tools (ADOS, 3Di, ADI-R), writing diagnostic reports, and engaging in CPD and leadership development within Bedfordshire CAMHS.