Autism Practitioner / ADOS Assessor – Children

Job Title: Autism Practitioner / ADOS Assessor – Children
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (FTE, DOE)
Location: Hybrid – clinic based in Bristol, Birmingham, occasionally London & Winchester with admin/report writing completed remotely

Hours: Bristol 2 days per week (Tues & Thurs), Birmingham 1 day per week (Fri), occasional London & Winchester cover;
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Qualifications: ADOS-2 training, with valid HCPC or NMC Registration

* A bespoke candidate information pack can be provided upon request *

Are you confident delivering autism assessments for children?
Do you want to work in a clinician-led, evidence-based environment driving real diagnostic change?
Looking for professional autonomy within a collaborative MDT setting?

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnering with a pioneering provider of autism and neurodevelopmental assessments to appoint an Autism Practitioner in the Bristol and Birmingham clinics. This organisation is known for its outstanding diagnostic pathways, clinician-centred culture, and research-informed approach to cognitive health.

This newly created opportunity reflects rapid service growth. Referrals are ready, the team is expanding, and the service seeks a psychologist, OT, SLT or dedicated Nurse, who is confident, highly professional, and passionate about quality neurodevelopmental care.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, and Autism Intervention Specialists, providing ADOS-2 assessments and diagnostic input for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct gold-standard ADOS-2 assessments (typically 2–3 face-to-face per day)
• Deliver high-quality, multi-source diagnostic reports (admin/write-up can be remote)
• Contribute to MDT discussions, formulations, and intervention planning
• Provide parent coaching and input into early intervention strategies (e.g., PACT or ESDM, if trained)
• Collaborate closely with medical consultants to maintain excellence in diagnostic care
• Participate in service reflection, CPD activities, and clinical audits as required

Essential Candidate Requirements:

• HCPC Registration as a Psychologist, OT, or Speech & Language Therapist, or valid NMC registration
• ADOS-2 qualification with experience in paediatric autism assessments
• Excellent report writing and collaborative clinical skills
• Confident working independently and engaging with children and families
• Strong professional integrity and reflective practice ethos

Employment Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Private pension scheme
• CPD funding and internal supervision
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free mortgage advisor access

Contact Details:

For more information, including a bespoke candidate information pack, or to apply, please contact Lijani Cherry at Compass Associates at 02394 211 143 or [email protected]

Recommendations:

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