An ADOS autism assessor post within the multidisciplinary team of Paloma Health's neurodevelopmental service for children. The core work is in-person child observations for autism assessments, with peer decisions on diagnoses and senior clinical support when needed. The service joins autism and ADHD assessment on one pathway and uses the company's own record system and AI report-writing tools. Applicants need to be a registered nurse, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, social worker or practitioner psychologist, with an enhanced DBS.
What the job involves
- Conduct high-quality in-person child observations at the Exeter clinic as part of autism assessments
- Take part in peer multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making, with senior clinical support where required
- Follow the Safeguarding Policy, including risk assessments where necessary
- Keep up to date with mandatory training and professional requirements, including CPD
Qualifications
- Completed recognised ADOS-2 course for NMC, HCPC and Social Work England registered applicants (clinical psychologists considered without it)
Registration & licences
- NMC-registered nurse, or HCPC-registered speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, arts therapist or practitioner psychologist, or Social Work England-registered social worker
Experience
- At least 1 year delivering child observations within an autism assessment process, with children aged 5 to 18, 2 to 4, or the full age range
Skills & knowledge
- Good time management skills, including caseload management
- High-quality parent and patient communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
Nice to have
- Experience conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service
- Evidence of safeguarding training at Level 3 or above
What’s offered
- Support for staff career development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
