Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2) - Exeter

RGH-Global Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to conduct comprehensive assessments for autism and ADHD. This hybrid role involves writing reports and providing recommendations while potentially supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and possess excellent communication skills. A salary ranging from £35,000 to £75,000 is offered, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental assessments for children.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Write assessment reports professionally and promptly.
• Supervise and support junior staff members as needed.

Skills

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Experience in conducting diagnostic assessments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience in report writing

Job description

Job Title : Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2) Exeter

Location : Exeter, Devon (Hybrid)

Role : Permanent

Salary : £35,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start : ASAP

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.

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