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

RGH-Global Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist to join their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This exciting role involves conducting vital assessments for children referred for autism and ADHD, ensuring high-quality psychological care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing established diagnostic tools and contributing to the well-being of families. With a hybrid work model, you will balance remote work with essential in-office presence. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with experience in diagnostic assessments.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools for autism and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism and ADHD referrals.
• Write assessment reports and provide recommendations.

Skills

Diagnosing autism and ADHD

Report writing

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Additional qualifications in autism/ADHD

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

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

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (Hybrid 1-2 days minimum)

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

Hours: Full Time (Part Time available)

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

They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on NHS contracts.

The Role:

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but attendance at the office will be necessary.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/ or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.

The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist,

Must be eligible to work in UK.

Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people

Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD

Knowledge of differential diagnosis

Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in report writing and record keeping

Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/ or ADHD

Clinical Supervision integral to the role