Barts Health NHS Trust
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Practitioner
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We Are Seeking An Experienced Band 6 Practitioner To Deliver ASD Diagnostic Assessments Within An MDT
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- Proven clinical experience working with established knowledge and understanding of ASD / ADHD and neurodiversity.
- ADOS trained and experienced in using ADOS clinically.
- Able to deliver parts of the pathway and work independently as well as
- Able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of an MDT.
- Organised, efficient and able to work under pressure.
This is not a role for someone looking to develop their basic knowledge or experience of ASD. Applicants must already have substantial ASD knowledge, relevant clinical experience and practical ADOS experience.
The service operates across six days, with one Saturday per month required, with enhanced pay and time off in lieu.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding position, suited to someone who is a clear thinker, highly organised, and able to work efficiently in a pressurised environment. You will manage a busy caseload, complete structured diagnostic assessments, and produce clear, timely reports. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring a positive energy to the team, innovation, efficiency, and strong clinical thinking to their work to support the continued development of the service.
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The post holder is a developing specialist practitioner who supports the delivery of diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic recommendations for children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.
The post holder will need to be able to work independently and with senior clinicians to contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and formulation processes. They must have already have established experience of working with ASD/ADHD/LD or mental health conditions and in particular a solid understanding of ASD / ADHD and neurodiversity.
They will have experience and developing competency in ASD assessment and will deliver assessments using tools such as:
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
- Autism Diagnostic Interviews (ADI-R) / Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di)
They will contribute to formulation, MDT discussions, and feedback to parent(s)/carer(s), schools, and other professionals.
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Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Suzy Laird
Job title: ASDAS Lead
Email address: suzylaird@nhs.net
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