Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Harrogate

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This hybrid role involves conducting assessments for children referred for autism and ADHD, writing reports, and potentially supervising junior staff. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have experience in neurodevelopmental assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools for autism and ADHD.
• Clinical supervision experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Write assessment reports and provide recommendations.
• Supervise junior staff depending on experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Report Writing

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

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Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Harrogate, Harrogate

Client: RGH-Global Limited

Location: Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: dc65a8b1d2de

Job Views: 2

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Harrogate

Role: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full Time (part-time considered)

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland.

They offer neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children, including expert witness assessments for courts and parole boards, and assessments in criminal, family, immigration, and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of delivering high-quality assessments and NHS contracts.

The Role:

This is an exciting role within a busy service, providing assessments to families and adults. It is a hybrid or remote position for qualified clinicians working in the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and GPs.

Some tasks may be performed remotely, but travel to the office 1-2 times per week is required.

The clinician will conduct comprehensive specialist assessments, including diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD using established tools. Mental health assessments may also be necessary. All assessments are conducted on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.

The role includes writing assessment reports promptly, providing recommendations and interventions, and potentially supervising junior staff depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Experience with diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people
• Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental or mental health disorders
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools for autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis
• Ideally trained in ADOS-2/ADI-R
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in report writing and record keeping
• Additional qualifications in autism and/or ADHD are a plus
• Clinical supervision is an integral part of the role