Autism Assessor - Adults

Leaders in Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

CPD and study leave

Monday–Friday hours

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Leaders in Care is partnering with an established healthcare provider to recruit an Adult ASD Assessor. You will join a multidisciplinary clinical team, conducting structured autism assessments for adults and contributing to diagnostic decisions within an evidence-based pathway.

The role emphasizes clear reporting, patient-centered communication, and NICE-aligned practice. Flexible full-time or part-time hours with Monday–Friday availability and strong clinical leadership support are offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC, HCPC, or equivalent.
• Experience in neurodevelopmental, mental health, or adult autism services.
• Experience completing autism assessments for adults.
• Strong clinical reasoning within a structured assessment pathway.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured autism assessments for adults.
• Gather developmental, clinical and background information.
• Review developmental history and supporting information.
• Work with the MDT to support diagnostic decisions.
• Write clear, professional, neurodiversity-affirming reports.
• Discuss assessment outcomes with individuals in a sensitive way.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Neurodevelopmental/mental health exp.

Autism assessments for adults

Clinical reasoning

Job description

Adult ASD Assessor

Salary: £47,000 – £55,000 per annum | Full-time or part-time | Monday–Friday

Are you an experienced clinician with a background in adult autism assessment?

We are working with an established healthcare provider looking for an Adult ASD Assessor to join their clinical team and support high-quality autism assessments for adults.

The Role

You will be part of a multidisciplinary service, working with individuals and other professionals to build a clear understanding of each person’s presentation and reach evidence-based outcomes.

The role will include:

• Completing structured autism assessments for adults.

• Gathering relevant developmental, clinical and background information.

• Reviewing developmental history and other supporting information.

• Working with the wider MDT to support diagnostic decisions.

• Writing clear, professional and neurodiversity-affirming reports.

• Discussing assessment outcomes with individuals in a sensitive and accessible way.

What We're Looking For

You should have:

• Current NMC, HCPC or another relevant professional registration.

• Experience working within neurodevelopmental, mental health or adult autism services.

• Experience contributing to or completing autism assessments for adults.

• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to work confidently within a structured assessment pathway.

What’s On Offer

• £47,000 – £55,000 salary

• NHS-aligned pension

• CPD and study leave

• Full-time or part-time working

• Monday–Friday hours

• Support from an experienced clinical leadership team

• Established governance and clear clinical pathways

• A stable and well-supported multidisciplinary team