Salary - Adult Assessment - £485 / CYP Assessment - £535 / All assessments take 3-3.5 hours.
Work pattern - Flexible - Minimum 6 Assessments p/week - Immediate start
Please note all CYP ADOS assessments MUST be completed F2F in Manchester.
We are partnered with a bespoke Neurodevelopment service in Manchester. They are looking for experienced Autism assessors to deliver assessments to CYP & Adults (ADOS & ADIR).
We’re looking for skilled and compassionate Associate Clinicians to join our growing network, supporting the delivery of high-quality assessments. This is a flexible opportunity ideal for clinicians experienced in Autism and related assessments who are looking for a well-supported, streamlined pathway.
About the Opportunity
Our clients model is designed to make your work as smooth as possible. Every referral is triaged by a psychiatrist, with their admin team handling consent, psychometrics, and information gathering - so you can focus on clinical work.
Many of our CYP clients may prefer face‑to‑face assessments, and this is confirmed once referrals are accepted.
Responsibilities
* Conduct Autism assessments (ADOS/ADIR)
* Arrange and manage your own assessment appointments
* Review pre-collected clinical information and psychometrics
* Produce clear, high-quality reports
* Deliver concise feedback sessions (typically 15–20 minutes)
* Engage in MDT discussions where clinically appropriate
* Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care
What You’ll Get
* A structured, well‑supported clinical pathway
* Admin support throughout the process
* Access to report templates, including anonymised reports
* Clear documentation and guidance tailored to your assessment scope
* Flexibility to manage your own schedule and caseload
* First appointment within 10 days of referral
* Final report within 14 working days of last appointment
* Experience in Autism assessment (ADOS/ADIR)
* Strong report writing and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently, with MDT support when needed
Adult Autism Pathway
* Psychosocial appointment – 60 minutes (Can be online or Face‑face)
* ADOS appointment – 60 minutes (if online- needs to be an ADOS Informed)
* Developmental history with an informant (we will gather and provide their contact details) – 1 to 1.5 hours (Can be online or Face‑face)
Child Autism Pathway
* Psychosocial appointment – 60 minutes (Can be online or Face‑face)
* ADOS appointment – 60 minutes (Needs to be face to face)
* Developmental history with parent/guardian or informant – 1 to 1.5 hours (Can be online or Face‑face)
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