Specialist Autism Practitioner; Hybrid) United Kingdom

United Kingdom

As one of our valued hybrid Highly Specialist Autism Practitioners you will support clients throughout their assessment journey, conducting key aspects of the diagnostic process both remotely and in person within your local area (Hereford, Worcester, Essex) including developmental history interviews and ADOS-2 assessments, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based diagnostic outcomes and an excellent experience for clients and families.

Please note:

this is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) employed position and we're not looking for contractors at the moment. We ask that you have access to your own transport and are happy to travel for up to one hour from your home address.

What you'll be doing:

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based autism diagnostic assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK through accessible private and NHS commissioned services operated by The Owl to help clients understand their needs and access appropriate support and guidance.

Deliver high quality remote and face to face ADOS 2 assessments and behavioural observation sessions on a hybrid basis by conducting structured assessments in accordance with evidence based best practice and service standards, to gather reliable clinical evidence, support accurate diagnostic decision making and ensure high-quality autism assessment outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive developmental history interviews with clients, parents and carers by gathering detailed information about developmental milestones, behaviours and experiences to inform accurate diagnostic decisions and ensure assessments reflect each client’s needs.

Attend and actively contribute to Multidisciplinary Team meetings, by sharing clinical findings, collaborating with colleagues and discussing assessment outcomes to support robust diagnostic decision making and ensure accurate, evidence-based outcomes.

Deliver diagnostic feedback and post-diagnostic support sessions by communicating assessment outcomes clearly, compassionately and sensitively while providing relevant information and guidance to help clients and families understand the diagnosis, navigate next steps and access appropriate support.

Liaise professionally with clients, families, schools, referrers and other stakeholders by maintaining clear, timely and effective communication via telephone, email and virtual platforms throughout the assessment journey to promote collaboration, ensure continuity of care and provide a positive, supportive assessment experience.

Deliver remote assessments using platforms such as Microsoft Teams by utilising effective IT skills to conduct assessments, maintain accurate documentation and produce high-quality diagnostic reports to ensure accessible, efficient and professional assessment services for clients across the UK.

Actively identify, manage and elevate clinical risks by recognising potential safeguarding concerns, documenting them accurately and taking appropriate action in line with organisational policies and procedures to safeguard individuals, promote client safety and ensure high standards of clinical care.

Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical records and documentation by recording assessment findings, clinical decisions and relevant information in accordance with professional, regulatory and organisational standards to ensure high-quality patient care, support effective communication and maintain accountability and compliance.

Produce clear, accurate and evidence based diagnostic reports to a high professional standard by integrating information from multiple assessment sources including developmental histories, clinical observations and multidisciplinary findings to support robust decision making, ensure clear communication of outcomes an inform appropriate recommendations for ongoing support.

Attend required training, supervision, clinical governance activities and service meetings by engaging in ongoing professional development, reflecting on clinical practice and contributing to team discussions, to maintain clinical competence, uphold professional standards and support continuous service improvement

We'd love it if you're someone who:

Has excellent report writing, record keeping and clinical documentation skills.

Has fantastic verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, adults, families, professionals and…