HCPC ADOS-2 Clinician — Adult Autism Diagnostics

Service Care Solutions; Redditch; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced ADOS-2 clinician to undertake adult Module 4 assessments within Redditch and across Worcestershire. You will contribute observational evidence to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making and participate in joint diagnostic feedback with the developmental-history clinician.

The role emphasizes robust clinical judgement, clear communication, and neurodiversity-affirming practice, with opportunities to support post-diagnostic care.

Formación

• Experience undertaking autism diagnostic assessments with adults, including regular use of ADOS-2 Module 4.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making and diagnostic feedback.
• Experience working with adults with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with robust documentation.
• Knowledge of adult autism presentations and masking.
• High level of competence in ADOS-2 administration and scoring.
• Understanding of NICE guidance for identifying autism in adults.
• Ability to distinguish behavioural observations from diagnostic conclusions.
• Ability to present findings within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding safeguarding, professional accountability and governance.
• Commitment to person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake face-to-face ADOS-2 Module 4 assessments with adults referred to the autism diagnostic pathway, in line with recognised administration standards, current NICE guidance and agreed service protocols.
• Administer and score the ADOS-2 accurately and consistently.
• Record clear, clinically relevant behavioural observations arising from assessments.
• Contribute ADOS-2 findings and professional observations to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
• Identify when observational findings are mixed, inconclusive or require further clinical consideration.
• Participate in joint diagnostic feedback appointments alongside the clinician responsible for the developmental history.
• Communicate assessment findings clearly and sensitively, using a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work in accordance with professional standards, safeguarding requirements and clinical governance processes.

Conocimientos

ADOS-2 Module 4

Autism diagnostics

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

NICE guidance knowledge

Safeguarding & governance

Verbal/written communication

Educación

HCPC registration

Formal ADOS-2 training

Herramientas

EMIS/Heidi systems

Descripción del empleo

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced ADOS-2 clinician to undertake adult Module 4 assessments within Redditch and across Worcestershire. You will contribute observational evidence to multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making and participate in joint diagnostic feedback with the developmental-history clinician.

The role emphasizes robust clinical judgement, clear communication, and neurodiversity-affirming practice, with opportunities to support post-diagnostic care.