This Registered Mental Health Nurse post sits in Vertis Health's Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Service, which is delivered by a federation of general practices across Worcestershire. The work centres on ADI-R developmental assessments for adults referred for autism diagnosis, feeding into joint decisions with ADOS-2 assessors and post-diagnostic support. It is offered full-time, part-time or flexibly, with home or remote working available. Applicants need current NMC registration and formal ADI-R training.
What the job involves
- Conduct structured ADI-R developmental assessments with adults referred for autism assessment
- Gather, analyse and interpret developmental, clinical and collateral information
- Explore autism-related presentations across the lifespan, including effects on daily functioning
- Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions alongside ADOS-2 assessors and other clinicians
- Support diagnostic formulation and clinical decisions by integrating assessment findings and evidence
- Take part in diagnostic feedback appointments, explaining outcomes clearly and compassionately
- Deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation and support where appropriate
- Keep accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records and reports
- Work within safeguarding responsibilities, professional standards and clinical governance requirements
What’s required
Qualifications
- Formal ADI-R training with demonstrated competence in administration, scoring and clinical interpretation
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years in neurodevelopmental diagnostic services
- Experience conducting ADI-R assessments with adults
- Experience contributing to autism diagnostic formulation and multidisciplinary decision-making
- Experience assessing adults with complex presentations, including co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions
- Experience producing high-quality clinical documentation and reports
Skills & knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of autism in adults and its variation across the lifespan
- Understanding of differential diagnosis and co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to support clinical decisions
- Excellent communication, explaining complex clinical information sensitively and clearly
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance
- Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred practice
Nice to have
- Experience in NHS or NHS-commissioned neurodevelopmental services
- Experience using EMIS, Heidi or similar clinical documentation systems
- Postgraduate training in autism, neurodevelopmental assessment or related fields
What’s offered
- Access to the NHS Pension
- Structured learning and development
- Clinical leadership opportunities
- Career progression
- Flexible working
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