Paloma Health - ADOS Autism Assessor for Children
Requirements
• Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England • Typically, job titles of people with the relevant skills are: • Occupational Therapist (HCPC) • Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC) • Nurse, including Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse (NMC) • Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course is required for NMC, HCPC and Social Work England registered applicants. Clinical Psychologists would be considered without having completed ADOS-2 • At least 6 months of experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments, with specific experience of delivering child observations in children aged between 6 and 18 years of age • Good time management skills, including caseload management • High-quality parent and patient communication skills • Enhanced DBS with barred list check (as you will be working with children) • Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service • Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above)
Responsibilities
• High-quality child observations as part of an autism assessment. • Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary. • Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD. • You want to be part of an always-learning environment that embraces software and AI tools, and you will help us go further and faster with your positive and collaborative attitude.
Benefits
• You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s transforming access to autism and ADHD care in England. For all employees, we offer: • A strong and positive culture that prioritises team building, transparency, and career development. This includes protected time and budget for team connection and learning. • Comprehensive compensation, including: • Base salary of £60,000-62,000 per year, with potential for £63,000-65,000 for more senior clinicians • Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive • 5% employer pension contribution • For employees working at least 0.8 FTE: • Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health • Optional Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme • Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians • A unique annual leave benefits package which includes: • 37 days of annual leave. This is 28 standard days, plus eight bank holidays, plus your birthday off. • Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving a maximum of 42 days) • Where required, 2 days per year of special leave, for events that can happen in life, whether personal or family-related • Additional benefits include: • A premium performance company laptop • NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider). • Equality & Diversity
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