About this role
About us: Spectrum.Life is a Mental Health, Wellbeing and Digital Health Innovator supporting over 4,000,000 users across the Corporate, Insurance and Education Sectors. We are a healthcare company first, focused on clinical efficacy and outcomes, delivered by fully accredited professionals through our in-house built technology. Role Brief: We are looking for experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, or qualified Neurodiversity Practitioners to join our growing network of Associate clinicians. In this role you will deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults, as part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team.<br>Working on a flexible, self-employed basis, you will contribute to a service committed to transforming access to neurodiversity assessment across the UK, in line with NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5, and ICD-11 diagnostic frameworks. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults, utilising gold-standard tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R within a multidisciplinary diagnostic pathway.</li><li>Conduct initial Neurodiversity Consultations and deliver sensitive, neuroaffirmative feedback sessions, exploring presenting concerns and communicating outcomes in a collaborative and person-centred manner.</li><li>Complete biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary formulations, identifying and communicating relevant reasonable accommodations across educational, workplace and community settings.</li><li>Produce high-quality written assessment reports presenting complex clinical information in a clear, accessible and strengths-based manner for individuals, families and professional stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate closely with psychologists and fellow MDT colleagues to ensure integrated, person-centred assessment formulations.</li><li>Undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments in line with UK legislation and organisational procedures, with particular attention to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.</li><li>Maintain accurate and contemporaneous case notes and records in line with HCPC standards and UK GDPR requirements.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or an equivalent neurodiversity-focused qualification recognised by HCPC</li><li>Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li><li>Current registration with the relevant professional body: <ul><li>Occupational Therapists: Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)</li><li>Speech and Language Therapists: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)</li></ul></li><li>Current, valid Enhanced DBS certificate (on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)</li><li>Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance (minimum £2 million cover)</li><li>Registration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)</li><li>Minimum 2 years post-HCPC registration experience, including neurodiversity assessment experience</li><li>Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADOS-2 and ADI-R administration and interpretation</li><li>Experience delivering remote/virtual assessments to children (7+) and/or adults</li><li>Experience producing comprehensive neurodiversity assessment reports, including recommendations and reasonable accommodations</li><li>Experience providing post-diagnostic feedback to individuals and families</li><li>Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team</li><li>Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria relevant to Autism and ADHD</li><li>Knowledge of co-occurring conditions (e.g. anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental trauma) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental presentations</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding and risk frameworks relevant to children, young people and adults in the UK</li><li>Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and its application to reasonable adjustments</li><li>Confidence working in an online/digital format</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage own caseload and administration as a self-employed practitioner</li></ul> Desirable: <ul><li>Experience assessing combined AuDHD presentations</li><li>Experience adapting assessments for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities, sensory needs or complex communication profiles</li><li>Experience of consultation and training on neurodiversity to families, schools or other professionals</li><li>Experience working across NHS and independent sector pathways</li></ul> What are the benefits of working at SPECTRUM.LIFE? <ul><li>Flexible, self-employed associate contract with competitive sessional rates</li><li>Fully remote working</li><li>The opportunity to work in a neuroaffirmative way and contribute to a meaningful shift in how neurodiversity is understood and supported</li><li>Access to a welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians</li></ul>