Associate Neurodiversity Clinician – OT / SLT / Neurodiversity Practitioner (Autism & ADHD)
About this job
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. 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