This assessor post sits within the neurodevelopmental assessment service for children and young people that Paloma Health runs for the NHS, covering autism and ADHD on a combined pathway. The core of the work is in-person child observations for autism assessments, with diagnostic decisions reached through peer multidisciplinary discussion. The post offers full-time, part-time or flexible working, including home or remote options, and the employer is building an AI tool to ease diagnostic report writing. Fit depends on registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England and a completed ADOS-2 course.
What the job involves
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team
- Conduct high-quality in-person child observations as part of autism assessments
- Take part in peer multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making, with senior clinical support where required
- Carry out risk assessments where necessary, in line with the Safeguarding Policy
- Keep up to date with mandatory training and professional qualification requirements, including CPD
Qualifications
- Completed recognised ADOS-2 course
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 2 to 18 range
Skills & knowledge
- Good time management, 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
- One protected day per month for assessor team training, CPD, clinical supervision and reflection
- Quarterly development conversations with clear career progression pathways
- Learning and development programme to progress to Senior Assessor or cross-skill into ADHD
- Clear weekly timetables with a mix of appointments, administration, development and team building
- Flexible working, including home or remote working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
