Occupational Therapists (OT) Autism Assessors (ADOS trained)

NHS; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking Occupational Therapists as ADOS assessors to conduct autism assessments. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing detailed reports, and supporting families. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and be HCPC registered, with experience in autism or related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic individuals.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of report writing for clinical purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments.
• Provide detailed written reports for diagnosis.
• Collaborate with other professionals in decision-making.

Skills

Understanding of autism spectrum conditions

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

IT literacy for electronic health records

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Post-graduate training relevant to autism assessment

Job description

Occupational Therapists (OT) Autism Assessors (ADOS trained)

We are recruiting ADOS assessors from the following professional backgrounds:

• Occupational Therapists (OT)
• Speech and Language Therapists (SALT)
• Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)
• Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability)

You must be HCPC or NMC registered and formally trained and experienced in ADOS or ADI-R.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Paediatricians, Psychiatrists and Psychologists, you will:

• Conduct face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments using the appropriate module for the childs age and ability
• Record detailed behavioural observations
• Contribute findings to the MDT diagnostic discussion
• Support the consultant clinician in providing same-day feedback to families
• Add a concise written summary of your ADOS findings to contribute to the diagnostic report (issued within six weeks)
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold safeguarding standards throughout

Each assessment is fully inclusive of observation, scoring, MDT discussion, reporting and feedback. Clinics are typically scheduled for four assessments per day.

About us

IDMCS (part of ID Medical Group) is expanding our specialistautism diagnostic service and is looking to welcome experienced ADOS-trainedclinicians to our growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive servicethat is scaling to meet rising demand, helping to reduce waiting times,accelerate diagnoses and improve outcomes for children and families.

Job responsibilities

Undertake occupational therapy assessments as part of a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathway (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, sensory profiles, functional assessments).

Work collaboratively with psychologists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals in diagnostic decision-making.

Provide detailed written reports, including functional and sensory needs, to inform diagnosis and recommendations.

Support development of care plans, signposting, and onward referrals post-diagnosis.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in line with professional standards and service policies.

Contribute to safeguarding processes, risk assessments, and duty of candour requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with autistic individuals (children, young people, or adults).
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Previous involvement in diagnostic assessments (desirable).
• Experience of report writing for clinical or statutory purposes.

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding of autism spectrum conditions, neurodiversity, and co-occurring conditions (e.g. ADHD, learning disability, mental health).
• Knowledge of standardised assessment tools relevant to OT and autism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with families and carers sensitively and collaboratively.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• IT literacy for electronic health record and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of post-graduate training relevant to autism assessment (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, sensory integration desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Depending on experience£250 per completed assessment