Job summary
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service.

The successful candidate will undertake ADI-R developmental assessments as part of a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathway for adults. Working closely with ADOS-2 assessors and other clinicians, you will contribute to diagnostic formulation, multidisciplinary decision-making, diagnostic feedback, and post-diagnostic support.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a clinically led, governance-focused service dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming autism assessments.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Conduct structured ADI-R developmental assessments with adults referred for autism assessment.
• Gather, analyse and interpret relevant developmental, clinical and collateral information.
• Explore autism-related presentations across the lifespan, including the impact on daily functioning.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions alongside ADOS-2 assessors and other clinicians.
• Support diagnostic formulation and clinical decision-making through the integration of assessment findings and available evidence.
• Participate in diagnostic feedback appointments, providing clear and compassionate explanations of outcomes.
• Deliver post-diagnostic psychoeducation and support where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records and reports.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding responsibilities, professional standards and clinical governance 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.

Person Specification
Essential Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within neurodevelopmental diagnostic services.
• Experience conducting ADI-R assessments with adults.
• Experience contributing to autism diagnostic formulation and multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Experience assessing adults with complex presentations, including co-occurring neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.
• Experience producing high-quality clinical documentation and reports.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within NHS or NHS-commissioned neurodevelopmental services.
• Experience using EMIS, Heidi or similar clinical documentation systems.
• Postgraduate training in autism, neurodevelopmental assessment or related fields.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Formal ADI-R training with demonstrated competence in administration, scoring and clinical interpretation.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of autism in adults and variation in presentation across the lifespan.
• Understanding of differential diagnosis and co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to support clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex clinical information sensitively and clearly.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance.
• Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred practice.

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.

Employer contact
Catherine Howells, hwicb.swhealthcare.hr@nhs.net, 01905969865

Closing date: 25 November 2026
Reference number: B0158-26-0129
Pay scheme: Other

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