Associate Neurodiversity Clinician – OT SLT Neurodiversity Practitioner (Autism & ADHD)

Spectrum.Life

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us:

is a Mental Health Wellbeing and Digital Health Innovator supporting overusers 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 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.
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:

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.
Conduct initial Neurodiversity Consultations and deliver sensitive neuroaffirmative feedback sessions exploring presenting concerns and communicating outcomes in a collaborative and person-centred manner.
Complete biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary formulations identifying and communicating relevant reasonable accommodations across educational workplace and community settings.
Produce high-quality written assessment reports presenting complex clinical information in a clear accessible and strengths-based manner for individuals families and professional stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with psychologists and fellow MDT colleagues to ensure integrated person-centred assessment formulations.
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.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous case notes and records in line with HCPC standards and UK GDPR requirements.

Requirements:

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy or an equivalent neurodiversity-focused qualification recognised by HCPC
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Current registration with the relevant professional body:
- Occupational Therapists: Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Speech and Language Therapists: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Current valid Enhanced DBS certificate (on the Update Service or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance (minimum 2 million cover)
Registration with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
Minimum 2 years post-HCPC registration experience including neurodiversity assessment experience
Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADOS-2 and ADI-R administration and interpretation
Experience delivering remote/virtual assessments to children (7) and/or adults
Experience producing comprehensive neurodiversity assessment reports including recommendations and reasonable accommodations
Experience providing post-diagnostic feedback to individuals and families
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines (NG142 NG228 NG87) DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria relevant to Autism and ADHD
Knowledge of co-occurring conditions (e.g. anxiety learning disabilities developmental trauma) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental presentations
Knowledge of safeguarding and risk frameworks relevant to children young people and adults in the UK
Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and its application to reasonable adjustments
Confidence working in an online/digital format
Ability to work independently and manage own caseload and administration as a self-employed practitioner

Desirable:

Experience assessing combined AuDHD presentations
Experience adapting assessments for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities sensory needs or complex communication profiles
Experience of consultation and training on neurodiversity to families schools or other professionals
Experience working across NHS and independent sector pathways

What are the benefits of working at

Flexible self-employed associate contract with competitive sessional rates
Fully remote working
The opportunity to work in a neuroaffirmative way and contribute to a meaningful shift in how neurodiversity is understood and supported
Access to a welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians

Required Experience:

About us: is a Mental Health Wellbeing and Digital Health Innovator supporting overusers 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...