Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Autism Assessor to join the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. We are looking for a motivated and flexible registered clinician with experience of working with autistic people and an interest in developing specialist knowledge in autism diagnosis.

The successful candidate will support the assessment of adults referred for possible autism, including completing and analysing screening questionnaires, undertaking diagnostic assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making. You will provide feedback following assessments, produce high-quality clinical reports and contribute to post-diagnostic support. The role involves working closely with autistic adults, their families, the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals.

Main duties of the job
The Autism Assessor will support the delivery of diagnostic assessments for adults referred to the Ealing Adult Autism Assessment Service. Duties will include completing and analysing screening questionnaires, gathering relevant clinical information and undertaking autism assessments using ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools. The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions to determine assessment outcomes, provide feedback to individuals and families, and produce high-quality clinical reports. You will also provide appropriate recommendations, onward referrals and signposting, contribute to post-diagnostic support, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in service evaluation, audit and continuous improvement.

About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year

per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
222-ICS-519

Job locations
Green Lane

London

W7 2PB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Qualifications and training
Essential

• Professional qualification as a nurse, speech and language therapist or occupational therapist
• Registration with the HCPC or NMC
• ADOS Trained

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in Autism related training courses
• Familiarity with collecting a developmental history as part of neuro-developmental pathways
• ADI-R Trained

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with Autistic people
• Experience in carrying out ADOS assessments
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of screening Autism referrals
• Experience working in a culturally diverse service/area
• Experience of conducting service-related research and/or Data Collection / Monitoring
• Experience in working on diagnostic assessment pathways

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Autism Specific Screening Tools
• An understanding of how to adapt communication and co-ordinate support for people with Autism

Desirable

• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client-centred and includes a strength and needs profile
• To know when to raise a safeguarding concern and when it is necessary to seek immediate clinical supervision

Desirable

• Ability to work cross-culturally and/or in different languages

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).

Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust

Address
Green Lane

London

W7 2PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Service Manager

Abigail Hulme

abigail.hulme1@nhs.net

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.