About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Autism Assessor to join the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. We are looking for a motivated and flexible registered clinician with experience of working with autistic people and an interest in developing specialist knowledge in autism diagnosis.
The successful candidate will support the assessment of adults referred for possible autism, including completing and analysing screening questionnaires, undertaking diagnostic assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making. You will provide feedback following assessments, produce high-quality clinical reports and contribute to post-diagnostic support. The role involves working closely with autistic adults, their families, the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals.
Main duties of the job
The Autism Assessor will support the delivery of diagnostic assessments for adults referred to the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. Duties will include completing and analysing screening questionnaires, gathering relevant clinical information and undertaking autism assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools. The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions to determine assessment outcomes, provide feedback to individuals and families, and produce high-quality clinical reports. You will also provide appropriate recommendations, onward referrals and signposting, contribute to post-diagnostic support, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in service evaluation, audit and continuous improvement.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Professional qualification as a nurse, speech and language therapist or occupational therapist Registration with the HCPC or NMC ADOS Trained
Desirable
Evidence of further training in Autism related training courses Familiarity with collecting a developmental history as part of neuro-developmental pathways ADI-R Trained
Experience Essential
Experience working with Autistic people Experience in carrying out ADOS assessments Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of screening Autism referrals Experience working in a culturally diverse service/area Experience of conducting service-related research and/or Data Collection / Monitoring Experience in working on diagnostic assessment pathways
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Autism Specific Screening Tools An understanding of how to adapt communication and co-ordinate support for people with Autism
Desirable
Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client-centred and includes a strength and needs profile To know when to raise a safeguarding concern and when it is necessary to seek immediate clinical supervision
Desirable
Ability to work cross-culturally and/or in different languages
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Green Lane
London
W7 2PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)