Autism Assessor- Permanent Team

NHS

  • Kings Cross, Central London
  • £55,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
About the JobSeeking Permanent team members to work either-Full Time or Part Time,Fully remote- UK based with a starting salary of £55-60k.Our team at ProblemShared is growing, we are on a mission to provide exceptional care and we have opportunities available to join our supportive and collaborative team. We truly believe that you can do the best work of your career with us and have meaningful impact on the patients we support. We combine People, Data and Technology to better equip people in taking the next step in their mind health or neurodevelopmental Journey.Main duties of the jobThe RoleWe are hiring Autism Assessors to help us reach and support more patients.You will:
  • Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
  • Our model is to work to x1 assessment per day.
About usAbout UsThe digital healthcare landscape is exciting and ever changing. We have a depth of knowledge in our own team- working at the forefront of change you will be surrounded by talented and supported colleagues and leaders. Striving for excellence and best in class clinical service is at the heart of our team where learning and CPD is integral. Our community of experts have created an environment of knowledge sharing and we have access to the key voices in the world of neurodevelopmental excellence.ProblemShared has created strong partnerships servicing several NHS, university, and insurer contracts to deliver high quality ADHD and autism assessments as well as assessments for learning differences. We offer wrap-around care in the form of psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy sessions all under one roof.DetailsDate posted01 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£55,000 to £60,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Term time hoursReference numberE0376-25-0024Job locations2 Frederick StreetLondonWC1X 0NDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are hiring Autism Assessors to help us reach and support more patients.You will:
  • Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
  • Our model is to work to x1 assessment per day.
  • Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
  • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
  • Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
  • Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
  • Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
  • Work closely with senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
  • Provide consultation and training to other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
  • Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC,Social Work England).
  • Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are hiring Autism Assessors to help us reach and support more patients.You will:
  • Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
  • Our model is to work to x1 assessment per day.
  • Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
  • Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
  • Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
  • Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
  • Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
  • Work closely with senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
  • Provide consultation and training to other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
  • Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC,Social Work England).
  • Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 12 Months MINIMUM Experience of using ADOS
  • AND
  • 12 Months MINIMUM Experience of using ADI-R/3DI
QualificationsEssential
  • What we are looking for:
  • Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration with no restrictions on practice.
  • Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or Social Workers with previous experience and knowledge of autonomously assessing and diagnosing Autism.
  • Ability to work effectively to manage own caseload.
  • Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
  • A Minimum of 12 months experience of administering the ADOS and ADI-R diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleague.
  • Can you build rapport quickly with genuine empathy? Are you adaptable and comfortable working in environment of pace and change?
  • We can enable you to assess and diagnose more people with our model with the ability to also offer exceptional post diagnostic care.
Desirable
  • Previous Remote Working Experience
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 12 Months MINIMUM Experience of using ADOS
  • AND
  • 12 Months MINIMUM Experience of using ADI-R/3DI
QualificationsEssential
  • What we are looking for:
  • Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration with no restrictions on practice.
  • Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or Social Workers with previous experience and knowledge of autonomously assessing and diagnosing Autism.
  • Ability to work effectively to manage own caseload.
  • Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
  • A Minimum of 12 months experience of administering the ADOS and ADI-R diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleague.
  • Can you build rapport quickly with genuine empathy? Are you adaptable and comfortable working in environment of pace and change?
  • We can enable you to assess and diagnose more people with our model with the ability to also offer exceptional post diagnostic care.
Desirable
  • Previous Remote Working Experience

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