Job Title Clinical Psychologist / Practitioner Psychologist – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Services Responsible To Service Lead / Operational Lead Nurse Professionally Accountable To HOCS/Director of Nursing & Quality Role Purpose The post holder will play a central role within the ASD assessment pathway, undertaking specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people in line with NICE guidance, evidence-based practice and organisational governance standards. The psychologist will contribute to the development and delivery of a gold-standard multidisciplinary assessment model focused on diagnostic quality, compassionate care, timely access, strong governance and clinically defensible outcomes. Our Assessment Model – Best Practice Principles · All assessments will align fully with current NICE guidance and recognised national standards. · Assessments will be undertaken within a robust MDT framework including Psychology, SALT, OT, Nursing and Consultant oversight. · The service will utilise recognised diagnostic tools including ADOS-2, ADI-R and structured developmental histories. · A two-check methodology will be embedded to support diagnostic consistency, peer review and governance oversight. · The pathway will be trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and child-centred. · Operational processes will support reduced waiting tim...