ADHD / Autism Assessor

ADHD/ASD Assessor Job Description (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist) Job Title ADHD Assessor (Children 6+ & Adults) Organisation Montrose Health Group Ltd Reports to Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychologist (Consultant Psychiatrist for prescribing interface) Contract Full Time and remote / clinic based 37.5 hours Role Purpose To undertake high-quality, evidence-based ASD/ ADHD assessments for children aged 6+, young people, and adults, contributing to accurate diagnosis, robust clinical formulation, and MDT decision-making in line with NICE NG87, DSM-5 / ICD-11, and CQC standards. To produce accurate reports in line with service requirements. Key Responsibilities ASD/ADHD Assessment & Formulation • Conduct comprehensive ASD/ ADHD assessments across the lifespan • Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories • Use validated tools including: • Conners (parent/teacher/self) • SNAP-IV • DIVA-5 (adults) • ADOS • 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 MDT & Diagnostic Governance • Present cases at ASD/ADHD 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) Essential Criteria • Doctorate or equivalent qualification in: • Clinical Psychology • Educational Psychology • Practitioner Psychology • Registered Healthcare professional • Professional registration • Formal training and experience in ASD/ ADHD assessment minimum of 1 year experience. • Strong knowledge of: • NICE NG87 • DSM-5 / ICD-11 • Experience assessing children and/or adults • Excellent formulation and report-writing skills • Minimum of 1 year experience of diagnostic and report writing in a health setting. Desirable • Experience with Right to Choose ADHD pathways • Experience assessing ADHD and Autism together • ADOS training/experience • Experience working in NHS or CQC-registered services • Trauma-informed practice Personal Attributes • Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based • High clinical integrity and attention to detail • Confident autonomous practitioner • Collaborative MDT approach Job description Job responsibilities ADHD/ASD Assessor Job Description (Clinical / Educational / Practitioner Psychologist) Job Title ADHD Assessor (Children 6+ & Adults) Organisation Montrose Health Group Ltd Reports to Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychologist (Consultant Psychiatrist for prescribing interface) Contract Full Time and remote / clinic based 37.5 hours Role Purpose To undertake high-quality, evidence-based ASD/ ADHD assessments for children aged 6+, young people, and adults, contributing to accurate diagnosis, robust clinical formulation, and MDT decision-making in line with NICE NG87, DSM-5 / ICD-11, and CQC standards. To produce accurate reports in line with service requirements. Key Responsibilities ASD/ADHD Assessment & Formulation • Conduct comprehensive ASD/ ADHD assessments across the lifespan • Take detailed developmental, educational, occupational, and psychosocial histories • Use validated tools including: • Conners (parent/teacher/self) • SNAP-IV • DIVA-5 (adults) • ADOS • 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 MDT & Diagnostic Governance • Present cases at ASD/ADHD 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) Essential Criteria • Doctorate or equivalent qualification in: • Clinical Psychology • Educational Psychology • Practitioner Psychology • Registered Healthcare professional • Professional registration • Formal training and experience in ASD/ ADHD assessment minimum of 1 year experience. • Strong knowledge of: • NICE NG87 • DSM-5 / ICD-11 • Experience assessing children and/or adults • Excellent formulation and report-writing skills • Minimum of 1 year experience of diagnostic and report writing in a health setting. Desirable • Experience with Right to Choose ADHD pathways • Experience assessing ADHD and Autism together • ADOS training/experience • Experience working in NHS or CQC-registered services • Trauma-informed practice Personal Attributes • Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based • High clinical integrity and attention to detail • Confident autonomous practitioner • Collaborative MDT approach