ADOS Practitioner

This ADOS-2 Practitioner role in the Midlands offers a flexible contract for experienced clinicians to support a children's autism diagnostic assessment service. The position involves conducting face-to-face Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) assessments with children and young people across the region. As the service expands, there is potential for remote working on other elements of the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments with children and young people
• Administer and score ADOS-2 assessments accurately following clinical protocols
• Produce clear clinical observations and comprehensive assessment documentation
• Contribute assessment findings to the wider autism diagnostic pathway
• Work collaboratively with clinical psychologists and multidisciplinary clinicians
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to support final diagnosis

What you'll need

• Professional background in a relevant clinical field such as psychology, nursing, or therapy
• Formal ADOS-2 training and certification
• Practical experience administering and scoring ADOS-2 assessments
• Significant experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting
• Prior experience within autism or neurodevelopmental assessment services
• Current HCPC, NMC, or equivalent UK professional registration
• Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service