Neurodevelopmental Assessor

This role offers the opportunity to deliver high quality, neuro affirming autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people, while being part of a values led organisation that genuinely prioritises clinician wellbeing, professional autonomy and clinical excellence. At Held Health, clinicians are encouraged to bring their expertise, curiosity and compassion to their work. You will contribute to gold standard diagnostic assessments, work collaboratively with families and professionals, and support ongoing service development as we continue to grow. This is an ideal role for a clinician who is passionate about neurodevelopmental practice and wants flexibility, support and the chance to shape meaningful outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

• Play a key role in contributing to autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for children and young people under 18 (up to 25 with an EHCP).
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, gathering and analysing assessment information, contributing to formulation, and producing high quality, neuro affirming reports.
• Engage with children, young people and their families throughout the assessment process, offering guidance, clarity and post diagnostic support where appropriate.
• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to MDT discussions, and supporting clinical excellence across neurodevelopmental pathways.
• Contribute to service development and further develop specialist assessment skills with supervision and CPD support.

About us

Held Health is a growing healthcare organisation redefining assessment and support for neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the UK. We deliver evidence based pathways for Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and mental health, underpinned by robust governance, thoughtful use of data, and a strong commitment to quality. Our culture is collaborative, values led and genuinely neuroaffirming. We prioritise reflective practice, psychological safety, and meaningful professional development, creating an environment where clinicians feel trusted, supported and heard. Multidisciplinary working is central to what we do, with close collaboration across clinical, operational and leadership teams. As an organisation, we are building modern, digital first services that improve access, consistency and outcomes for families. Staff at Held Health benefit from regular clinical supervision, strong peer support, flexibility where possible, and opportunities to shape services as we grow. Our ambition is simple: to deliver care so exceptional that it becomes the natural choice people recommend to others.

Job responsibilities

• Location: Hybrid in person clinics with some remote working (clinic location to be one of those listed).
• Hours: Fulltime preferred; flexible across weekdays 37.5 hours.
• Contract: Permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the diagnostic assessment of autism in children and young people under 18.
• Contribute, alongside colleagues, to ADHD and other neurodevelopmental assessments where appropriate.
• Work under the guidance of senior clinicians to provide advice, guidance and support to families and professionals.
• Deliver tailored, evidence based, outcome focused and time limited support to families of neurodivergent children and young people.
• Provide post diagnostic support and signposting.
• Produce high quality, neuro affirming written reports in line with best practice standards.
• Participate in MDT discussions and support collaborative clinical decision making.
• Support clinical excellence across the Autism and ADHD pathways.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and information governance.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience contributing to autism and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
• Training in relevant assessment tools (e.g. ADOS2, ADIR, DIVA, ACE or equivalent).
• Experience using a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools.
• Experience writing high quality, neuro affirming clinical reports.
• Knowledge of national and local autism and ADHD policy and legislation.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency working.
• Knowledge of standards of clinical record keeping.
• Experience working with neurodivergent children, children with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Experience developing or delivering support packages for parents and families.
• Experience of multiagency partnership working within health, education or social care.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in professional specialism (e.g. Nursing, Allied Health Professional, Social Work, Education).
• Registered member of a relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, SWE, RCOT).
• Post registration qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience to postgraduate diploma level (minimum 1 year).
• Additional specialist training in neurodevelopmental assessment.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of the needs of autistic children and their families.
• Insight into the changing needs of neurodivergent individuals across childhood.
• Ability to work collaboratively within MDT environments.
• Clear, compassionate communication skills.
• Commitment to neuro affirming and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional interest in autism and neurodevelopment.
• Competence using information gathering and clinical reporting systems.
• Willingness to further develop specialist knowledge and skills.

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.