ADOS Assessor - CYP Service (Self-Employed Contractor)

ADOS Assessor - Children & Young Person ServiceUnited Kingdom (Remote)Remuneration: Competitive RatesContract Type:Self-Employed ContractorLocation:RemoteAbout 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 workAs 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 ServicesDelivery of ADOS assessments for children and young people as part of a structured MDT diagnostic pathwayAssessment, formulation, and contribution to diagnostic decision-makingCompletion of high-quality clinical reports and supporting documentationCommunication with children, young people, and families in a neurodiversity-affirming mannerCollaboration with MDT colleagues to ensure consistent diagnostic standardsContribution to safe, effective, and timely diagnostic outcomesParticipation in clinical discussion or case review where appropriate within the service modelUse of digital systems to support remote-first service delivery and reportingTo 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 guidelinesCurrent registration with an appropriate statutory regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, SWE, UKCP, BACP or equivalent)Minimum of 2 years post-qualification clinical experienceMinimum of 1 year experience delivering ADOS assessments within a diagnostic settingExperience working within autism diagnostic pathways or multidisciplinary CAMHS/neurodevelopmental servicesExperience working with children and young people in a clinical settingDemonstrable experience contributing to clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-makingAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)Ability to work autonomously in a remote clinical service environmentCompetence in producing clear and timely clinical reportsConfidence using digital clinical systems and remote working platformsAbility to work on a self-employed contractor basisCommitment to safe, ethical, and safeguarding-compliant clinical practiceIf you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and meet our requirements, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative, online psychiatry service.Selection ProcessAt 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 alte