Paloma Health
ADOS Autism Assessor for Children - Norwich
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ADOS Autism Assessor for Children - Norwich
Clinical Autism Assessor – Norwich Clinic
Location: Cavell House & Austin House, Stannard Place, St Crispins Rd, Norwich NR3 1YE (in-person)
Time Commitment
We prefer full-time employment, but part-time roles (minimum of 3 days per week) are also available. This can include:
- 2 days in clinic
- 1 day remote (if preferred)
About Paloma
Paloma was founded in 2024 by Mark and Darshak, NHS veterans with 25 years of combined experience, frustrated by the 4–10-year waiting periods for autism and ADHD assessments in the NHS. Delays worsen children’s mental health, education outcomes, and leave families without post-assessment support—a gap predominantly unfilled by the NHS.
Our Mission
We’re reducing autism and ADHD assessment waits to 3 months by:
- Redesigning care paths to create a consumer-focused experience
- Developing in-house software, including an AI-driven electronic patient record and diagnostic tool, to eliminate clinician documentation burdens
- Scaling our clinician workforce and re-skilling teams for efficiency
Who We Are
- Loved by families (4.9/5 on Trustpilot and Google Reviews)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered
- Clinically-led, with 130+ team members (including 80+ clinicians) and hiring 100+ more roles in the next year
- A passionate, mission-driven, and innovative culture that values ongoing improvement
- Backed by Triple Point and Heal Capital
Where We’re Heading
Paloma isn’t stopping at quicker assessments. The UK still has 500,000+ waiting children, and we’re building post-assessment support services to help families navigate care once the NHS’s role is over.
The Opportunity
You’ll Join a Revolution in Autism & ADHD Care
Paloma’s developed a gold-standard assembly pathway with proprietary Patient Record software to deliver: ✅ Speedier, high-quality assessments—with clear, strengths-based outcomes ✅ Enhanced clinician satisfaction (e.g., AI tools to speed up diagnostic reports)
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Your Role
You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team conducting in-person child observations and participating in MDT diagnoses (with senior team support as needed).
What We Value
✅ Adaptability & openness to change – Thriving in a fast-evolving environment ✅ Tech enthusiasm – Embrace new tools to streamline assessments ✅ Problem-solving – Always looking for ways to improve both staff and patient experience
Supporting Your Development & Well-being
We believe in lifelong learning. Your role includes: ✔ Monthly protected day each month for team training, CPD (Continuing Professional Development), clinical supervision and reflection ✔ Quarterly career development conversations with clear progression plans ✔ Structured weekly timetables that allow a balanced mix of assignments, admin, and teamwork
About You
You are one of these qualified professionals:
- Registered Nurse (NMC-registered)
- Speech & Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist / Performing Arts Therapist / Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC-registered)
- Social Worker (Social Work England-Registered)
Key Skills
- Can conduct ADOS-assessments (ADOS-2 trained)
- At least 1 year of experience observing children aged 2–18, or 5–18, or under 5s in an autism assessment setting
- Proven time management & caseload skills
- Strong communication with parents, carers, and children
- Enhanced DBS check (complex/barred list) – required for child-focused roles
Bonus Attributes
✈ Risk-assessment experience in an autism/diagnostic context ✇ Evidence of safeguarding training (Level 3+)
What We Offer
You’ll be part of a culture that champions growth, collaboration, and social impact, with benchmark pay and benefits:
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Employment Structures
- £68,000–£72,000 (base + variable) for:
- HCPC-registered Occupational/Speech Therapists and Arts Therapists
- NMC-registered Nurses
- Equity (Share Options)
- Additional allowance for:
- Healthcare costs (e.g., NHS Discounts, Blue Light card as an NHS contractor)
- Additional allowance for:
- Optional Private Medical Insurance + Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting Your Finance & Wellbeing
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Home office allowance
- Professional registration fees allowance
- Accommodation for disputing full-time family needs
Leave & Carnivals
- 37 days annual leave (28 standard + 9 bank/themed days including birthday)
- Buy-up 5 extra days (max: 42)
- Private leave: 2 days per year for personal/family events (e.g., weddings, bereavements)
Equipment & Perks
- Premium laptop
- COVID-era policies:
- £700 shopping gift vouchers after 18 months as part of celebrating your milestone
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Paloma is committed to out-with bias and fostering diversity. Your application will be reviewed under equal/labor practices. Please repeat adjustment if needed during the hiring process so we can customise the recruitment experience.
Pre-Employment Checks & Safeguarding
Paloma takes safety seriously. Your role will include a mandatory DBS verification (level and scope depend on responsibility). We require strict alignment with our safeguarding principles.
How to Apply
Visit our careers page to submit your application.
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