ADOS Assesors in West Sussex

Job description

ADOS Assessors – Autism Diagnostic Service

Location: South Coast of England (Sussex Region)

Dates: October 2025 – March 2026

Hours: Typically 08:30 – 18:30, availability across 7-day services

Pay: £250 per completed assessment (Outside IR35)

IDMCS, part of ID Medical Group, is expanding its specialist autism diagnostic service and is looking for experienced ADOS-trained clinicians to join a growing multidisciplinary team.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to reducing waiting times, accelerating diagnoses, and improving outcomes for children and families.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Conduct face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments using the appropriate module for the child’s age and ability.
• Record detailed behavioural observations.
• Contribute findings to the MDT diagnostic discussion.
• Support consultant clinicians in providing same-day feedback to families.
• Provide concise written summaries of your ADOS findings to support the diagnostic report.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and safeguarding standards.

Each assessment includes observation, scoring, MDT discussion, reporting and feedback. Clinics are typically scheduled for four assessments per day.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from the following HCPC or NMC registered professionals with formal ADOS-2 or ADI-R training and experience:

• Occupational Therapists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)
• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses

You will need demonstrable experience in autism diagnostic assessments, full safeguarding training, and an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling to suit your other commitments.
• Competitive per-assessment remuneration (Outside IR35).
• End-to-end administrative support with scheduling, coordination and documentation.
• Regular peer review and supervision from senior clinicians.
• Access to CPD, training workshops and development sessions.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced ADOS-trained clinician passionate about improving autism diagnostic services, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Sussex

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

28-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English