Clinical Psychologist – Adult ASD Assessor (ADIR)

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to an adult autism diagnostic pathway by conducting ADI-R assessments and integrating developmental, collateral and clinical information to support robust diagnostic decisions. You will work closely with ADOS-2 assessors and the multidisciplinary team, delivering joint feedback and post-diagnostic psychoeducation. This clinically led service prioritises quality, compassion and continuous improvement within NHS-aligned care. Your work shapes diagnosis and subsequent support for adults on the autism spectrum, within a governance-oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS Pension
• structured learning and development
• clinical leadership opportunities
• career progression
• genuine flexibility
• remote or home working options

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ADI-R developmental assessments for adults on the diagnostic pathway
• Gather, analyse and interpret developmental, collateral and clinical information
• Explore autism presentations across the lifespan and assess functional impact and co-occurring conditions
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and contribute to formulation and decision-making
• Integrate developmental history findings with ADOS-2 assessments and other evidence
• Identify and escalate cases with diagnostic complexity or uncertainty
• Deliver diagnostic feedback in collaboration with the MDT
• Provide post-diagnostic psychoeducation and support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports
• Adhere to HCPC standards, safeguarding requirements and clinical governance frameworks

Key requirements

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
• Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Formal ADI-R training with demonstrated competence in administration, scoring and interpretation

• Clear, sensitive communication
• Strong clinical judgement and professional accountability
• Autonomous working within a multidisciplinary model
• ADI-R assessments
• ADOs-2 assessments
• Integration of multiple data sources into diagnostic decisions

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