Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Practitioner

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 practitioner to deliver ASD diagnostic assessments within an MDT. The post holder will conduct structured assessments, contribute to formulations, and provide clear feedback and reports to parents, schools and professionals.

Applicants should have established ASD/ADHD expertise, ADOS/ADI-R competency, and the ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience with ASD/ADHD and neurodiversity knowledge.
• Experience delivering structured diagnostic assessments for children and young people.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to formulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured ASD diagnostic assessments and contribute to formulation.
• Participate in MDT discussions and provide feedback to parents/carers and schools.
• Produce timely, clear diagnostic reports and recommendations.
• Manage a busy caseload and work independently with senior clinicians.

Skills

ASD/ADHD expertise

Neurodiversity understanding

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Tools

ADOS

ADI-R/3di

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 practitioner to deliver ASD diagnostic assessments within an MDT. We are looking for someone who has, The post holder is a developing specialist practitioner who supports the delivery of diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic recommendations for children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.The post holder will need to be able to work independently and with senior clinicians to contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and formulation processes. They must have already have established experience of working with ASD/ADHD/LD or mental health conditions and in particular a solid understanding of ASD / ADHD and neurodiversity. They will have experience and developing competency in ASD assessment and will deliver assessments using tools such as:

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Autism Diagnostic Interviews (ADI-R) / Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di)

They will contribute to formulation, MDT discussions, and feedback to parent(s)/carer(s), schools, and other professionals.

• Proven clinical experience working with established knowledge and understanding of ASD / ADHD and neurodiversity
• ADOS trained and experienced in using ADOS clinically
• Able to deliver parts of the pathway and work independently as well aso Able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of an MDT
• Organised, efficient and able to work under pressure

This is not a role for someone looking to develop their basic knowledge or experience of ASD. Applicants must already have substantial ASD knowledge, relevant clinical experience and practical ADOS experience.The service operates across six days, with one Saturday per month required, with enhanced pay and time off in lieu.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding position, suited to someone who is a clear thinker, highly organised, and able to work efficiently in a pressurised environment. You will manage a busy caseload, complete structured diagnostic assessments, and produce clear, timely reports. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring a positive energy to the team, innovation, efficiency, and strong clinical thinking to their work to support the continued development of the service.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.