Autism Assessor

We are seeking an experienced Autism Assessor for a well-established UK clinical service offering sessional remote work. You will deliver comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments without managing ongoing treatment caseloads. This role offers guaranteed workload through Q2 for dual-trained ADOS and ADI-R clinicians.

Deliver remote ADOS and ADI-R autism assessments with guaranteed weekly volume through Q2 at £700 per day.

Why this role exists

Sustained demand across NHS and private referral pathways requires dedicated assessment capacity to eliminate backlogs. This role expands sessional diagnostic throughput, ensuring rapid assessment delivery while maintaining strict NICE guidelines and clinical governance standards.

What the first twelve months look like

Over the contract period through Q2, you will maintain a minimum commitment of one weekday per week delivering full assessment suites within an integrated MDT. You will consistently submit completed, audit-ready diagnostic reports within two business days of each assessment session.

What you'll own

  • Conduct remote autism spectrum assessments using ADOS and ADI-R instruments across child and adult cohorts.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to integrate clinical findings and formulate diagnostic decisions.
  • Produce clear, high-quality diagnostic reports submitted within two business days of session completion.
  • Maintain compliance with clinical governance, safeguard protocols, and standard operating procedures.
  • Record accurate and timely clinical notes within the designated electronic health record system.

What we need to see

  • Active professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England.
  • Formal training and practical competency in both ADOS and ADI-R assessment tools.
  • Minimum of 12 months direct experience conducting formal autism assessments across children or adults.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce concise, compliant clinical reports to tight turnaround schedules.
  • Valid DBS certificate on the Update Service, current professional indemnity insurance, and right to work in the UK.

About the organisation

An established healthcare provider delivering specialized neurodevelopmental assessment pathways across the UK. The organization provides full administrative backing and structured MDT coordination, allowing clinicians to focus entirely on direct assessment work.

Questions candidates ask

What is the required time commitment for this Autism Assessor role?
The role requires a minimum commitment of one full weekday per week during standard business hours. Weekend-only working is not available. Workload is guaranteed through Q2, providing predictable sessional income for clinicians looking to manage flexible schedules alongside existing commitments without ongoing caseload management.
What clinical qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must hold active UK professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England. Formal training and demonstrated clinical competency in both ADOS and ADI-R assessment tools are essential, together with at least 12 months of direct experience assessing autism spectrum conditions.
How are remote assessments delivered and reports processed?
Assessments are conducted remotely as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team framework. Clinicians administer standardized clinical components and submit completed diagnostic reports within two business days. Payment is processed promptly upon report approval at a fixed rate of £700 per full day.

What happens after you apply

  1. 1

    You hear back in one working day

    A consultant reads your CV, not a filter. You get a yes, a no, or a question.

  2. 2

    A twenty minute call

    Scope, salary, working pattern and what the employer is really like, before anyone sees your details.

  3. 3

    We introduce you, with your consent

    Your CV only goes to the client once you have agreed to the introduction.

  4. 4

    Interview and decision

    Prep from us, feedback from them, usually inside two weeks of the first call.

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