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RMN qualification
No remote work (Leeds on-site only)
£250 per assessment
Autism Assessor (Adults & Children) – RMN Leeds (In-Person Only)
Sessional / Self-Employed
Rates & Working Arrangements
£250 per completed assessment
On-site assessments in Leeds only (no remote working available)
Up to 4 assessments per day
45-day payment terms
Assessment hours: 08:00–22:00, Monday–Sunday
IT induction provided
2–3 weeks’ notice required when submitting availability
Interviews conducted via Zoom
Overview A clinician-led neurodevelopmental service is expanding its Autism Assessment provision for adults and children and is seeking experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join its assessor team.
The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism assessments within a robust clinical governance framework and a neuro-affirming, patient-centred approach.
You will be confident managing the full assessment pathway end-to-end, integrating structured tools, clinical interview, developmental history, and behavioural observation, and producing clear, defensible diagnostic reports.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive, face-to-face autism diagnostic assessments for adults and/or children in the Leeds clinic
Complete detailed clinical interviews, functional impact assessments, and neurodevelopmental histories
Review and integrate collateral information (family, informants, educational/medical records) where available
Use and interpret screening and assessment tools including AQ10, RAADS, CAT-Q, and AQ50
Undertake and document structured behavioural observation (e.g. ADOS-2 or agreed alternative)
Formulate diagnostic outcomes using recognised frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-11), including differential diagnosis
Produce clear, evidence-based diagnostic reports within agreed timeframes
Deliver professional, sensitive feedback sessions including psychoeducation and recommendations
Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements
Essential Criteria
Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Demonstrable experience independently completing autism assessments
Strong understanding of autism presentations across the lifespan, including masking and co-occurring mental health conditions
Excellent clinical assessment and report-writing skills
Ability to work autonomously within a structured clinical governance framework
Commitment to neuro-affirming, evidence-based practice
Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
ADOS-2 training and experience (relevant module/s)
Experience with structured autism interviews (e.g. ADI-R, DISCO, 3Di)
Experience within NHS or NHS-commissioned pathways (including Right to Choose)
Experience assessing children, adolescents, and families