ADOS Assessor
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 - £50,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S11 8FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
ASD/ADHD Assessment & Formulation Conduct comprehensive ASD and or ADOS assessments MDT & Diagnostic Governance Present cases at ASD diagnostic MDT meetings Contribute to consultant-led diagnostic decisions Escalate complex presentations appropriately Support quality assurance and audit processes Attend team meetings where needed Reporting & Feedback Produce high-quality diagnostic reports suitable for: Clients and families GPs Schools / colleges Local authorities Deliver feedback sessions to parents/carers and adults Produce child-friendly summary letters where required Ensure reports meet NHS and Right to Choose standards Collect feedback through Doctify or similar Safeguarding & Professional Practice Identify safeguarding concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures Complete risk assessments where indicated Maintain accurate, timely clinical records Work within consent, Gillick competence, and Mental Capacity Act frameworks Participate in: Supervision CPD Service development and governance activity MAST (Mandatory and Statutory Training) Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories Use validated tools including: Conners (parent/teacher/self) ADOS - minimum 1 year experience essential Analyse multi-informant data and clinical observations Formulate clear diagnostic conclusions using DSM-5 / ICD-11 Consider and document differential diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Condition Anxiety and mood disorders Trauma Learning difficulties Attachment and emotional regulation difficulties This role is not eligible for sponsorship and we require applicants to be available for face to face assessments. Work Location: In person