Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Practitioner

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust seeks an experienced Band 6 practitioner to deliver ASD diagnostic assessments within an MDT for children and young people. You will work independently yet collaboratively, using established tools and contributing to formulation and feedback to parents, schools, and clinicians.

The role demands substantial ASD/ADHD knowledge, ADOS experience, and the ability to manage a busy caseload in a dynamic, six-day service with enhanced pay and time off in lieu.

Qualifications

• Recognized health professional degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Registered with a professional body.
• Established clinical knowledge of ASD/ADHD and neurodiversity.
• Postgraduate training in clinical areas related to children with ASD.
• Experience of holding a caseload of ASD/ADHD children and young people.
• Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised or equivalent e.g. DISCO, 3Di.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working within health/education.
• Experience of working with bilingual families.
• Experience of working with children/young people with mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic recommendations for children and young people with ASD/ADHD.
• Work independently and with senior clinicians in MDT processes.
• Contribute to formulation, MDT discussions, and feedback to families and schools.
• Deliver ASD assessment using tools such as ADI-R and 3Di.
• Manage a busy caseload, produce structured reports and participate in service development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Health professional degree

UK professional registration

Tools

Sharepoint

MS Teams

AI tools

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 practitioner to deliver ASD diagnostic assessments within an MDT. We are looking for someone who has:

• 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 as
• 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.

Main duties of the job

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 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & knowledge

Essential

• Recognized Health Professional degree or equivalent degree in Education, Learning Disability/Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, clinical/education psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist Teacher
• Registered member of Professional Body
• Applied knowledge of issues relating to the SEN Code of Practice
• Established clinical knowledge of the theory and practice relating to ASD and ADHD / Neurodiversity.
• Evidence of post-graduate training in clinical areas related to children with ASD,
• Evidence of holding a caseload of ASD and/or ADHD children and young people
• Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised or similar e.g. DISCO, 3Di etc
• Previous experience of working with children and / or young people with social communication disorders, ASD and/or ADHD
• Experience of organising and ensuring care of equipment and resources
• Experience of working with children and / or young people with social communication disorders and ASD / ADHD in a resourced provision or special school setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary working within health and / or education
• Experience of working in deprived socio-economic, inner-city areas
• Experience of working in an ASD / ADHD diagnostic team
• Clinical experience of working with bilingual families
• Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties, and learning disability.
• Time management, organisation, delegation, and prioritisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to work without on-site, direct support from colleagues when carrying out visits
• Flexible and able to work in different situations / locations
• Competent IT skills - knowledge of Sharepoint, MS Teams, AI tools
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Practitioner • London, United Kingdom