We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our thriving Adult Autism Diagnostic Team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessment and differential diagnosis for adults with suspected autism in a supporting environment committed to clinical excellence and person‑centred care.
You will be joining a well‑established service that prides itself on high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments. You will work under the guidance of highly experienced psychology leads and be part of the wider Autism team with a robust MDT.
Continuous professional development opportunities in the area of Autism and associated neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions are at the core of our service.
Role
* Provide specialist neurodevelopmental assessments / Autism diagnostic assessments for adults without a learning disability and complex mental health conditions and psychiatric comorbidities.
* Deliver specialist psychological assessments, differential diagnosis and cognitive assessments when needed, using appropriate interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi‑structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
* Offer highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients’ formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. Specifically for clients with neurodevelopmental conditions and to apply specialist knowledge about how they impact upon and interact with complex mental health conditions.
Company Overview
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings, including care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and work in close partnership with the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector. We have over 125 sites across the South of England, making us the largest NHS provider of prison health services in several counties.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. Our core values are Kindness, Fairness, Listening and Caring.
Contact and Closing Date
For details about the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached JD and person specification. This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
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