Specialist Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Practitioner | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inc (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 4DG |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7886010/259-7886010RLH |
Summary
We are seeking a motivatedBand 7 Specialist Autism Practitioner(Therapist, Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker) to join our supportive neurodevelopmental diagnostic team. The primary focus of this role is delivering Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will also contribute to ADHD assessments where required, although this is not the main focus of the role.
Applicantsmusthave previous experience working with autistic individuals and a well-grounded understanding of autism.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding position, suited to someone who is a clear thinker, highly organised, and able to work efficiently in a pressurised environment. You will manage a busy caseload, complete structured diagnostic assessments, and produce clear, timely reports. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring innovation, efficiency, and strong clinical thinking to their work to support the continued development of the service.
The service operates across six days, with one Saturday per month required, paid at the appropriate Agenda for Change enhanced rate with time off in lieu.
In return, you will join a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about delivering high-quality assessments. You will benefit from regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities to further develop your diagnostic skills within a collaborative MDT.
The post holder is an autonomous and highly specialist practitioner who provides diagnostic assessment, and post diagnostic recommendations and plans for children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and suspected ADHD.
S/He will be highly experienced in their knowledge of ASD and will be primarily conducting assessments using:
· Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
· Autism Diagnostic Interviews (ADI-R) /Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di)
· Formulating diagnoses and providing feedback to parent(s)/carer(s) and schools
· Working in an MDT and supporting the team to formulate and confirm/exclude different diagnoses.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026