Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Adult ASD Assessor and Reviewer to join our Neurodevelopmental Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will undertake comprehensive autism assessments, contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, and provide person-centred care throughout the diagnostic pathway. The role offers the opportunity to work within an innovative, clinician-led service focused on improving access to neurodevelopmental assessments and delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct structured adult ASD diagnostic assessments, including developmental history, functional impairment, co-existing conditions, and risk assessment.
• Utilise recognised assessment tools and collateral information to inform diagnostic decisions.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely clinical reports and correspondence.
• Provide feedback to patients and develop appropriate outcome plans.
• Present complex cases within multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and incident reviews.
• Support the induction, training, and development of colleagues.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding, governance, and regulatory requirements.

About us
Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.

Our neurodevelopmental services are being built around clinical quality, meaningful outcomes and strong governance. You will join an organisation that understands NHS systems and values while giving experienced clinicians the opportunity to influence, develop and improve services.

Depending on the role, our benefits include access to the NHS Pension, structured learning and development, clinical leadership opportunities, career progression and genuine flexibility.

If you want to help build a clinically rigorous, compassionate and sustainable service, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Job responsibilities
Full Job Description attached.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering adult ASD diagnostic assessments in accordance with service protocols and recognised best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality autism assessments for adults referred into the service.
• Applying clinical knowledge and professional judgement to diagnostic decision-making.
• Producing detailed assessment reports that meet professional and organisational standards.
• Participating in MDT discussions and contributing to formulation and diagnostic outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, psychology, therapy, operational, and governance colleagues.
• Identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Supporting service development and pathway improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, information governance requirements, and professional standards.
• Maintaining high standards of patient experience throughout the assessment journey.

Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Registration:

• Route One: NMC registered Nurse
• Route Two: GPhC registered Clinical Pharmacist
• Route Three: GMC registered GP
• Route Four: Other HCPC registered clinicians with a mental health specialty

Essential Criteria:

• Recent adult ASD assessing experience
• Working knowledge of ADOS-2 ASD guidance, local formulary, risk and safeguarding
• Strong written communication
• Clinic time management
• Person-centered, fair and improvement minded
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).