Service Care Solutions
ADHD/Autism Assessor
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ADHD/Autism Assessor
Permanent Role: Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – ADHD & Autism Assessments (CYP)
Hybrid – Face-to-face assessments in Exeter, admin from home Salary: £42,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)
Profession Area
Eligible applicants include:
- Nurses (Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children’s)
- Social Workers
- Clinical Psychologists
- Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT)
- Occupational Therapists (OT)
About the Role
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner for an independent provider specialising in autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people (CYP) across the UK.
The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments through NHS Right to Choose and private pathways. You will join a multidisciplinary team (MDT) comprising Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Family Therapists, and Psychiatrists.
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Your work will focus on providing timely and accurate diagnoses, improving long-term outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct structured, face-to-face ADHD and/or autism assessments with children and young people
- Perform remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers
- Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary (MDT) diagnostic discussions (supported by senior professionals)
- Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to children and their families
- Produce high-quality diagnostic reports using AI-assisted report writing tools
- Provide clinical supervision where applicable
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised qualification in ADHD assessment and/or the use of ADOS/ADI-R tools
- Registration with:
- HCPC (Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist)
- NMC (Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Children's Nurse, or General Practitioner)
- SWE as a Qualified Social Worker
- Minimum 1 year’s experience working with CYP (Children and Young People) in:
- Clinical or CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Autism
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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Desirable
- Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for ADHD/autism
- Prior work in a paediatric or CAMHS-specific setting
- Familiarity with ADOS-2 or ADI-R tools (or equivalent assessment techniques)
Why Join Service Care Solutions?
- Welcome Bonus: £250 paid upon completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new role
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £750 per successful friend referral
How to Apply
Contact Chris Richardson at:
- Email: christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
- Telephone: 01772 208 963
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