Associate Neurodiversity Clinician – OT / SLT / Neurodiversity Practitioner (Autism & ADHD)
United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Part-time
Freelancer
About us:
Spectrum.Life is a Mental Health, Wellbeing and Digital Health Innovator supporting over 4,000,000 users across the Corporate, Insurance and Education Sectors. We are a healthcare company first, focused on clinical efficacy and outcomes, delivered by fully accredited professionals through our in-house built technology.
Role Brief:
We are looking for experienced, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, or qualified Neurodiversity Practitioners to join our growing network of Associate clinicians. In this role you will deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults, as part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team.
Working on a flexible, self-employed basis, you will contribute to a service committed to transforming access to neurodiversity assessment across the UK, in line with NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5, and ICD-11 diagnostic frameworks.
Working on a flexible, self-employed basis, you will contribute to a service committed to transforming access to neurodiversity assessment across the UK, in line with NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5, and ICD-11 diagnostic frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults, utilising gold-standard tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R within a multidisciplinary diagnostic pathway.
- Conduct initial Neurodiversity Consultations and deliver sensitive, neuroaffirmative feedback sessions, exploring presenting concerns and communicating outcomes in a collaborative and person-centred manner.
- Complete biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary formulations, identifying and communicating relevant reasonable accommodations across educational, workplace and community settings.
- Produce high-quality written assessment reports presenting complex clinical information in a clear, accessible and strengths-based manner for individuals, families and professional stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with psychologists and fellow MDT colleagues to ensure integrated, person-centred assessment formulations.
- Undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments in line with UK legislation and organisational procedures, with particular attention to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous case notes and records in line with HCPC standards and UK GDPR requirements.
Requirements:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or an equivalent neurodiversity-focused qualification recognised by HCPC
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Current registration with the relevant professional body:
- Occupational Therapists: Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Speech and Language Therapists: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Current, valid Enhanced DBS certificate (on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance (minimum £2 million cover)
- Registration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- Minimum 2 years post-HCPC registration experience, including neurodiversity assessment experience
- Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADOS-2 and ADI-R administration and interpretation
- Experience delivering remote/virtual assessments to children (7+) and/or adults
- Experience producing comprehensive neurodiversity assessment reports, including recommendations and reasonable accommodations
- Experience providing post-diagnostic feedback to individuals and families
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
- Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines (NG142, NG228, NG87), DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria relevant to Autism and ADHD
- Knowledge of co-occurring conditions (e.g. anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental trauma) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental presentations
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk frameworks relevant to children, young people and adults in the UK
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and its application to reasonable adjustments
- Confidence working in an online/digital format
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload and administration as a self-employed practitioner
Desirable:
- Experience assessing combined AuDHD presentations
- Experience adapting assessments for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities, sensory needs or complex communication profiles
- Experience of consultation and training on neurodiversity to families, schools or other professionals
- Experience working across NHS and independent sector pathways
What are the benefits of working at SPECTRUM.LIFE?
- Flexible, self-employed associate contract with competitive sessional rates
- Fully remote working
- The opportunity to work in a neuroaffirmative way and contribute to a meaningful shift in how neurodiversity is understood and supported
- Access to a welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians