ADOS Assessor - CYP Service (Self-Employed Contractor)

About Us: Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care. As part of our continued growth, Psychiatry-UK will launch expanded Children and Young People (CYP) services through Right to Choose in Autumn 2026. Building on our extensive experience in neurodevelopmental assessment and care, the service has been designed to deliver high-quality, safe and clinically robust assessments in line with national guidance and best practice standards. As demand for timely ADHD and Autism assessments continues to increase, this expansion will help improve access to care for children, young people and their families. To support the launch of this service, Psychiatry-UK is seeking suitably qualified independent clinicians interested in providing services on a contractual basis. You’ll have access to diverse referral sources, enabling you to work As a self‑employed ADOS Assessor (CYP Service) with Psychiatry UK, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people using ADOS and related assessment tools where appropriate. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to diagnostic formulation, clinical decision‑making, and comprehensive written reports, while applying your expertise to support the delivery of evidence‑based, patient‑centred assessment and care. You’ll have access to diverse referral sources, enabling you to work with a broad patient population. Our streamlined payment system ensures efficiency and ease in financial transactions. To maintain high standards of care, we provide robust quality assurance through feedback systems designed to enhance both patient satisfaction and practice quality. Safeguarding and well‑being are priorities, with dedicated support available for related concerns. You’ll also benefit from a secure online workspace, including pre‑configured equipment to ensure seamless integration into our systems. Scope of Services Delivery of ADOS assessments for children and young people as part of a structured MDT diagnostic pathway Assessment, formulation, and contribution to diagnostic decision-making Completion of high-quality clinical reports and supporting documentation Communication with children, young people, and families in a neurodiversity-affirming manner Collaboration with MDT colleagues to ensure consistent diagnostic standards Contribution to safe, effective, and timely diagnostic outcomes Participation in clinical discussion or case review where appropriate within the service model Use of digital systems to support remote-first service delivery and reporting To succeed as a ADOS Assessor (CYP Service): You will have demonstrable experience working within autism diagnostic pathways and/or multidisciplinary CAMHS or neurodevelopmental services, together with experience supporting children and young people in clinical settings. You have the ability to deliver services autonomously, manage your own workload, and operate as an independent practitioner. Essential Qualifications, skills and experience: Relevant clinical qualification in Speech and Language Therapy or Clinical/Educational Psychology preferred (or another appropriately regulated profession with equivalent autism assessment competence), with demonstrable training and experience in autism assessment in children and young people in line with NICE autism guidelines Current registration with an appropriate statutory regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, SWE, UKCP, BACP or equivalent) Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experience Minimum of 1 year experience delivering ADOS assessments within a diagnostic setting Experience working within autism diagnostic pathways or multidisciplinary CAMHS/neurodevelopmental services Experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting Demonstrable experience contributing to clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Ability to work autonomously in a remote clinical service environment Competence in producing clear and timely clinical reports Confidence using digital clinical systems and remote working platforms Ability to work on a self‑employed contractor basis Commitment to safe, ethical, and safeguarding‑compliant clinical practice

Selection Process: At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to ensuring our selection process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the engagement process—such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to discuss and accommodate your needs wherever possible to ensure you can participate fully and fairly.