Neurodevelopmental Assesor – Autism Assessments (Child & Adult) in Guildford

Salary: £55,700 pro rata (NHS Band 8a equivalent)

Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours) – flexible, ideally with some evening availability. Scope for increasing hours. 1.2x overtime rates.

Location: Hybrid (face-to-face & remote)/can be fully remote

About Us

At The Autism Pathway, we are a specialist UK provider of child and adult autism and ADHD assessments. Our mission is to make the diagnostic journey positive, empowering, and stress-free for individuals and families. We operate both in our clinics across the UK and remotely, using evidence-based assessment tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R and DIVA-5. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting each person’s unique strengths and needs, guiding them through every step of the assessment process with care, expertise, and a neuro-affirmative approach.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver observational assessments with children and young people (e.g., ADOS-2).
• Lead ADI-R / ACIA interviews remotely, acting as the lead clinician.
• Contribute to diagnostic decision-making through multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions.
• Provide feedback to families sensitively and clearly.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports, finalising conclusions.
• Maintain accurate records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure high-quality, holistic assessments.
• Full administrative support provided – appointments scheduled and all information securely managed.

Whom We’re Looking For:

You are a compassionate and skilled clinician with experience in autism assessments and a commitment to family-centred care. You are confident working independently but also value collaborative input from your multidisciplinary colleagues. You bring a neuro-affirmative approach, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping individuals and families understand and navigate their neurodiversity.

Essential Requirements:

• Professional qualification and registration (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Nurse)
• At least 2 years’ experience in autism assessments for children and young people
• Experience of using and training ADOS-2, ADI-R, ACIA tools
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical clinical practice
• Clear Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Knowledge of co-occurring conditions and differential diagnoses
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary working and NICE guidance
• Ability to adapt assessments for online delivery where appropriate

Desirable:

• Training and experience in ADHD assessment (e.g., DIVA-5 (adult & young))
• Flexible working, open to more hours at 1.2x overtime rate

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements with autonomy and support
• Opportunities to contribute to service development
• Clinical supervision and MDT case discussion
• Secure company email address
• Supportive and values-led team environment
• Company Pension scheme
• Holidays: 5.4 days per year
• Induction Programme
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, including a proactive MDT
• Assessment materials will be provided

Take the lead in life-changing autism assessments, guide families through the process, and contribute to meaningful outcomes at a company that values expertise, compassion, neurodiversity, and neuro-affirmative practice. Apply today and join The Autism Pathway in making a real difference!