ON‑SITE ONLY (Leeds)
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Service Care Solutions is working with a clinician‑led independent mental health provider expanding its Autism Assessment Service due to exceptionally high demand. This service delivers thorough, evidence‑based autism assessments for adults across the UK, combining strong clinical governance with a neuro‑affirming, patient‑centred approach. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse with ADOS training. Work is in‑person in Leeds offering flexible sessional arrangements and a consistent referral flow.
Job Purpose
ADOS Assessor (Nurse)
Pay: £250 LTD per Assessment on site, Outside IR35
Bonus: £250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
Location: In‑Person, Leeds clinic
Working Hours: Monday to Sunday, Flexible Hours
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic assessments in line with recognised diagnostic frameworks (DSM/ICD)
- Lead the full pathway including clinical interview, functional impact, developmental history, and collateral information review
- Interpret screening tools and psychometrics (e.g. RAADS‑R, CAT‑Q, AQ‑50) as part of formulation
- Undertake structured behavioural observation, including ADOS‑2 Module 4 where trained and indicated
- Consider differential diagnoses and co‑occurring mental health presentations
- Produce high‑quality, evidence‑based diagnostic reports with clear rationale and practical recommendations
- Deliver sensitive feedback sessions including psychoeducation and signposting
- Work within robust clinical governance, safeguarding, and information governance standards
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Demonstrable experience independently completing adult autism assessments, ADOS/ADI‑R
- ADOS‑trained with competence in observational assessment
- Strong understanding of autism presentations, including masking and co‑occurring conditions
- Experience interpreting tools such as xwzovoh RAADS‑R, CAT‑Q and AQ‑50
- Excellent clinical report‑writing skills
- Commitment to neuro‑affirming, evidence‑based practice
- Professional indemnity cover (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
- Direct Pay process from End Client
- Flexible Working
- Excellent Pay Rates, Outside IR35
- £250 Training Allowance
- Exceptional Referral Bonuses
- Specialists’ mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
- FREE DBS Disclosures provided via fast‑track online services
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