Job summary
The Retreat Clinics is seeking an experienced and motivated registered health professional to join our Adult Autism Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic outcomes for adults.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians and experts by experience to provide person-centred, evidence-based assessments while contributing to the ongoing development and evaluation of our autism pathway.

This role is ideal for a clinician with experience of working with autistic adults who is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and continually improving services.

Sessional
We are keen to hear from experienced clinicians who would like to undertake autism assessments on a sessional basis.

If you would like an informal conversation about sessional opportunities, please submit your CV or request a call back from Helen Cragg or Ruth Dixon, who would be happy to discuss the role and the flexible options available.

Main duties of the job
As an Adult Autism Assessor, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive autism assessments for adults referred to the service.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and shared diagnostic decision-making.
• Produce clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.
• Assess and manage clinical risk in line with professional and organisational policies.
• Deliver assessments in a person-centred manner that reflects the values and ethos of The Retreat Clinics.
• Maintain professional registration and practise in accordance with your professional body's standards and legal requirements.
• Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate.
• Ensure appointments, activity and clinical information are accurately recorded within electronic systems.
• Work towards agreed individual objectives and organisational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute positively to service development and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote the rights, choices and experiences of the people who use our services.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and your level of experience.

About us
The Retreat Clinics provides specialist, compassionate and person-centred assessment services, supporting individuals through high-quality clinical care delivered by experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Care and Community underpin everything we do. We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff and fostering an inclusive, supportive working environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute to service improvement and innovation.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: B0311-26-0001
Job locations: 28 Green Dykes Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3HH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description which includes full details of roles and responsibilities and performance measures.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with autistic adults.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience of conducting specialist clinical assessments.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Self-motivated and organised with the ability to work and stay calm under pressure.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to learn and work with other software packages.

Qualifications
Essential

• Current registration with a recognised UK professional body.
• A recognised core profession suitable for autism diagnostic assessment, including:
• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.