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Autism Specialist Assessor
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Autism Specialist Assessor (Adults & CYP)
Assessment Type: Adult & CYP Autism Assessments
Pay Rate: £450 – £500 per assessment (dependent on Adult or CYP assessments)
Delivery Model: Remote or Face-to-Face
Payment Model: Per Assessment
Weekly Volume: 8–15 assessments per week
Combined Autism & ADHD Assessments Available
Essential Requirements
- Relevant professional qualification in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, or another registered healthcare profession.
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body (GMC, HCPC, NMC or equivalent).
- Experience conducting Adult and/or CYP Autism diagnostic assessments.
- Formal training and competency in recognised autism assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, or equivalent), where applicable to your profession.
- Strong understanding of DSM-5 and/or ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Experience gathering developmental histories and collateral information from parents, carers, schools and other professionals where appropriate.
- Ability to work autonomously with excellent clinical report writing skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide sensitive diagnostic feedback.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and confidentiality.
- Confident using electronic patient records and remote consultation platforms.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Adult and/or CYP Autism diagnostic assessments using recognised assessment tools and clinical frameworks.
- Complete developmental history interviews, structured clinical observations and review questionnaires and collateral information.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and assess for differential diagnoses and co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions.
- Produce accurate, evidence-based diagnostic reports and clinical recommendations.
- Deliver diagnostic feedback to patients, parents, carers and referring professionals in a clear, compassionate and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional, organisational and regulatory standards.
- Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision and case discussions where required.
- Work in accordance with safeguarding policies, clinical governance and professional standards.
- Support the continued development of high-quality autism assessment services.
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