The Adult ASD Assessment Service at Vertis Health needs an ADOS-2 clinician to join its multidisciplinary adult autism diagnostic pathway. The core of the work is face-to-face ADOS-2 Module 4 assessments for adults referred to the pathway, with observational findings feeding joint diagnostic decisions. Working alongside a clinician who takes the developmental history, the post excludes developmental history assessment, post-diagnostic intervention and independent case management. Candidates need at least two years of autism assessment experience, HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist or occupational therapist, and formal ADOS-2 training.
What the job involves
- Carry out face-to-face ADOS-2 Module 4 assessments with adults referred to the autism diagnostic pathway
- Administer, score and interpret ADOS-2 assessments to recognised standards and service protocols
- Record detailed, accurate and clinically relevant behavioural observations
- Contribute specialist assessment findings to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions
- Flag areas needing further clinical exploration or consideration
- Take part in joint diagnostic feedback appointments with service users
- Share assessment outcomes sensitively and in a neurodiversity-affirming way
- Complete timely, accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation
- Meet professional standards, safeguarding requirements and clinical governance procedures
Qualifications
- Formal ADOS-2 training
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist or occupational therapist
Experience
- At least 2 years of autism diagnostic assessment, including regular adult ADOS-2 Module 4 use
- Contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic decisions and diagnostic feedback
- Working with adults with complex or overlapping neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations
- Clear written and verbal communication, producing clinically robust documentation
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of adult autism presentation, including subtle presentations, masking and camouflaging
- High competence in ADOS-2 administration and scoring
- Understanding of the strengths and limitations of ADOS-2 within a broader autism assessment
- Knowledge of current NICE guidance on identifying, assessing and diagnosing autism in adults
- Separating behavioural observations from wider diagnostic conclusions
- Understanding of safeguarding, professional accountability and clinical governance
Other
- Commitment to person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming clinical practice
Nice to have
- Substantial experience administering ADOS-2 Module 4 with verbally fluent adults
- Experience in NHS or NHS-commissioned adult neurodevelopmental services
- Experience using EMIS and Heidi or a comparable AI medical scribe tool
- Postgraduate training in autism or neurodevelopmental assessment
What’s offered
- Access to the NHS Pension
- Structured learning and development
- Clinical leadership opportunities
- Career progression
- Flexibility, depending on the role
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
