Neurodevelopmental Assessor - Adult & Paediatric ADHD & ASD

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a clinician to join One Health's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. You will carry out structured ADHD and autism assessments for NHS patients, gather histories, write detailed reports and feed outcomes to patients, families and referrers.

Clinicians with current UK registration and at least two years post‑registration experience will work alongside consultants and a multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality assessments and contributing to

Formación

• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or another relevant UK professional regulatory body.
• At least two years' post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience assessing ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience gathering developmental histories and conducting clinical assessments.
• Experience producing detailed clinical reports and documentation.
• Experience working with adults and/or children in neurodevelopmental or mental health services.

Responsabilidades

• Carrying out ADHD and autism assessments and diagnosis for adults and children, in line with NICE guidance
• Reviewing referral documentation, screening questionnaires and supporting evidence
• Gathering developmental histories and collateral information from patients, parents, carers and others
• Undertaking structured clinical interviews and neurodevelopmental assessments
• Producing detailed assessment reports and recommendations
• Communicating assessment outcomes and recommendations to patients, families and referrers
• Working with consultant psychiatrists, multidisciplinary colleagues and administrative teams
• Keeping accurate clinical records to professional, clinical governance and regulatory standards
• Supporting the development and quality improvement of One Health's neurodevelopmental services
• Taking part in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities as required
• Taking part in clinical supervision and continuing professional development

Conocimientos

Written and verbal communication

Clinical independence

Governance standards

Educación

Registered UK professional body (NMC/HCPC)

Descripción del empleo

This role sits within One Health's growing Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, which carries out ADHD and autism assessments for NHS patients of all ages. The post centres on carrying out structured assessments, gathering developmental histories, writing detailed reports and feeding outcomes back to patients, families and referrers. Clinics mix remote and face-to-face sessions, and the post works alongside consultant psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team. Fit depends on a current NMC, HCPC or other UK professional registration and at least two years' post-registration clinical experience.

What the job involves

• Carrying out ADHD and autism assessments and diagnosis for adults and children, in line with NICE guidance
• Reviewing referral documentation, screening questionnaires and supporting evidence
• Gathering developmental histories and collateral information from patients, parents, carers and others
• Undertaking structured clinical interviews and neurodevelopmental assessments
• Producing detailed assessment reports and recommendations
• Communicating assessment outcomes and recommendations to patients, families and referrers
• Working with consultant psychiatrists, multidisciplinary colleagues and administrative teams
• Keeping accurate clinical records to professional, clinical governance and regulatory standards
• Supporting the development and quality improvement of One Health's neurodevelopmental services
• Taking part in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities as required
• Taking part in clinical supervision and continuing professional development

What's required

Registration & licences

• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or another relevant UK professional regulatory body

Experience

• At least two years' post-registration clinical experience
• Demonstrable experience assessing ADHD and/or autism spectrum disorder
• Experience gathering developmental histories and conducting clinical assessments
• Experience producing detailed clinical reports and documentation
• Experience working with adults and/or children in neurodevelopmental or mental health services

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of NICE guidance on ADHD and autism
• Working independently while keeping high clinical and governance standards

Nice to have

• Experience working within NHS neurodevelopmental pathways
• Experience delivering assessments remotely using digital platforms
• Experience with recognised ADHD and autism assessment frameworks and diagnostic tools
• Experience contributing to service development and improvement initiatives
• Experience assessing both ADHD and autism across a broad patient population
• Experience taking part in audit and quality improvement activities