Hybrid Autism Diagnostic Specialist (ADOS-2)

The Owl Centre; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Home working

Salary exchange pension

25 days annual leave

Waiting Well charity involvement

50% off assessments

Job summary

The Owl Centre is seeking a Hybrid Highly Specialist Autism Practitioner to support clients through assessment journeys across the UK, with remote and in-person activity in Hereford. You’ll conduct developmental history interviews, ADOS-2 assessments and contribute to MDT decision making, delivering clear feedback and ongoing support.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain robust records and produce evidence-based diagnostic reports, using IT platforms like Teams, while adhering

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with the HCPC, NMC or GMC
• A clinical qualification and registration in one of the following professional pathways
• Experience delivering autism assessments in line with professional standards
• Experience managing a caseload and ensuring timely assessment journey
• Commitment to data protection and information governance
• Excellent communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality autism diagnostic assessments across the UK in remote and in-person settings
• Conduct ADOS-2 assessments and behavioural observation sessions
• Carry out developmental history interviews with clients and carers
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings and share clinical findings
• Provide diagnostic feedback and post-diagnostic support
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Produce clear diagnostic reports integrating multiple sources
• Engage in training, supervision and governance activities

Skills

Report writing

Record keeping

Clinical documentation

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Education

HCPC/NMC/GMC registration

Clinical qualification with registration in Occupational Therapy, SLT, Psychology, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, Paediatrician, Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Clinical record systems

Report writing software

Job description

The Owl Centre is seeking a Hybrid Highly Specialist Autism Practitioner to support clients through assessment journeys across the UK, with remote and in-person activity in Hereford. You’ll conduct developmental history interviews, ADOS-2 assessments and contribute to MDT decision making, delivering clear feedback and ongoing support.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain robust records and produce evidence-based diagnostic reports, using IT platforms like Teams, while adhering