Adult Autism/ADHD Specialist Psychologist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Birmingham
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Psychologist experienced in autism and ADHD assessments to conduct structured diagnostic interviews and observations as part of our multidisciplinary pathway. You will administer standardised tools such as ADOS-2and ADI-R, contribute to diagnostic reports, and participate in MDT discussions for final formulations.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive autism assessments using validated tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R, DISCO, 3Di).
- Conduct semi-structured clinical interviews with patients and families.
- Score, interpret, and report assessment findings to contribute to diagnostic decisions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with psychiatrists, nurses, and speech & language therapists.
- Provide diagnostic feedback sessions with compassion and clarity.
- Maintain clinical documentation to professional and CQC standards.
- Option to deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation or therapy sessions.
Requirements
- HCPC registration.
- Formal ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R training.
- ADHD Assessment training.
- Experience assessing autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Awareness of NICE guidelines for autism diagnosis and management.
About us
Health Harmonie is a leading healthcare provider working with NHS partners across the UK. Were passionate about bringing accessible, high-quality healthcare to patients closer to home and our fast-growing Adult ADHD Service is at the heart of that mission.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Psychologist experienced in autism and ADHD assessments to conduct structured diagnostic interviews and observations as part of our multidisciplinary pathway. You will administer standardised tools such as ADOS-2and ADI-R, contribute to diagnostic reports, and participate in MDT discussions for final formulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive autism assessments using validated tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R, DISCO, 3Di).
- Conduct semi-structured clinical interviews with patients and families.
- Score, interpret, and report assessment findings to contribute to diagnostic decisions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with psychiatrists, nurses, and speech & language therapists.
- Provide diagnostic feedback sessions with compassion and clarity.
- Maintain clinical documentation to professional and CQC standards.
- Option to deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation or therapy sessions.
Requirements
- HCPC registration.
- Formal ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R training.
- ADHD Assessment training.
- Experience assessing autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Awareness of NICE guidelines for autism diagnosis and management.
Health Harmonie is a leading healthcare provider working with NHS partners across the UK. Were passionate about bringing accessible, high-quality healthcare to patients closer to home and our fast-growing Adult ADHD Service is at the heart of that mission.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Formal ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R training.
- ADHD Assessment training.
- Experience assessing autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Awareness of NICE guidelines for autism diagnosis and management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
HealthHarmonie
Address
Health Harmonie Ltd
26 Highfield Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 3DP
