Speech & Language Therapist

Position:
Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2) - Exeter

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Contract Type:
Permanent (Full-Time and Part-Time Available)

Working Pattern:
Clinic-Based / Hybrid

Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

RGH-Global are excited to present an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning, NHS approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice. This dynamic team delivers high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic assessments for children and young people, collaborating closely with NHS-funded referrals and private pathways to provide exceptional care.

We are seeking HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapists for full-time and part-time roles within our client s Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team based in Exeter. This is an exciting and valuable clinic-based/hybrid position for suitably qualified clinicians working with children and young people referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient Choice and GP pathways.

You will join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families. Working with cutting-edge digital workflows and smart report-writing tools, you ll be equipped to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools, particularly ADOS-2 and ADI-R. You will conduct developmental history interviews, participate in MDT diagnostic discussions, and deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families. Responsibilities include producing accurate clinical reports with diagnostic formulations, meeting service KPIs, and depending on experience, providing clinical supervision to junior team members.

Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process using ADOS-2

Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom

Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed

Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families

Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of smart tools

Writing assessment reports in a timely and professional manner with appropriate recommendations and interventions

Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Delivering clinical supervision to junior staff members (where applicable)

Able to travel to the Exeter clinic base to conduct in-person assessments

HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist with minimum 1 year professional registration

Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist developmental assessments with children and young people

Trained and experienced in the use of ADOS-2 (essential)

Experience with diagnostic tools such as ADI-R

In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD

Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations

Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting

Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports

Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process

Must be eligible to work in the UK

Clinical supervision experience

Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/or ADHD

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