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Highly Specialist Autism Practitioner
The Owl Centre. Deliver evidence-based autism diagnostic assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK through private and NHS commissioned services .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver evidence-based autism diagnostic assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK through private and NHS commissioned services
- Conduct remote and face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments and behavioural observation sessions
- Conduct comprehensive developmental history interviews with clients, parents and carers
- Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
- Deliver diagnostic feedback and post-diagnostic support sessions
- Liaise with clients, families, schools, referrers and other stakeholders by telephone, email and virtual platforms
- Deliver remote assessments using Microsoft Teams
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Identify, manage and escalate clinical and safeguarding risks
- Produce clear, accurate, evidence-based diagnostic reports
- Attend training, supervision, clinical governance activities and service meetings
- Collaborate with colleagues to support robust, evidence-based diagnostic decision making and service improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current professional registration with the HCPC, NMC or GMC (where applicable)
- A clinical qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic), Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, Paediatrics, or Social Work
- Understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and NICE guidance relating to autism assessment and diagnosis
- Experience delivering evidence-based, high-quality autism assessments
- Experience managing a caseload to ensure timely assessment journeys
- Experience identifying, managing and escalating clinical and safeguarding risks
- Knowledge of data protection, information governance and secure handling of sensitive information
- Excellent report writing, record keeping and clinical documentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, clinical record systems and report writing software
- Ability to undertake face-to-face assessments, including ADOS-2 assessments and behavioural observations within the local area
- Commitment to ethical practice, client welfare, confidentiality and integrity
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining professional registration requirements
- Access to own transport and willingness to travel for up to one hour from home
Benefits
Comp & perks- 50% off assessments, making Autism & ADHD assessments more accessible for you and your family
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day after 1 year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
- Birthday off
- A 'you do you' day to spend on yourself
- Hybrid & home working
- Growth opportunities
- Protected time to connect with colleagues
- Salary exchange pension - 3% employee, 6% employer contribution
- Opportunity to do work with charity 'Waiting Well'