Speech and Language Therapist

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Speech and Language Therapist – Autism Assessor
Salary:

£70,000 per annum (Full-Time, Salaried)
Location:

Remote (UK-based)
Contract Type:

Permanent

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced

Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)

with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment to join a specialist autism diagnostic service.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality

autism diagnostic assessments , with a primary focus on administering the

Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R)

as part of a multidisciplinary assessment pathway. You will conduct structured developmental interviews, gather detailed clinical histories, and contribute to diagnostic decision-making through comprehensive clinical reports.
This role is delivered

remotely

and offers the opportunity to focus on structured, high-quality assessments while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians involved in autism diagnosis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Deliver

structured ADI-R assessments

remotely in line with national clinical guidance and best practice.
Conduct comprehensive

developmental history interviews

with parents, carers and/or individuals as part of the autism diagnostic process.
Gather and synthesise information from clinical interviews, questionnaires, behavioural observations and collateral information where available.
Use clinical judgement and professional expertise to contribute to

diagnostic formulation

using recognised frameworks such as

DSM-5 / ICD-11 .
Produce

high-quality clinical reports

summarising assessment findings and supporting diagnostic decisions.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation on the clinical platform.
Work collaboratively within a

multidisciplinary team (MDT)

including psychologists, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals involved in the diagnostic pathway.
Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families and carers throughout the assessment process.
Identify and escalate

safeguarding concerns

in line with established procedures.
Participate in MDT case discussions and contribute to diagnostic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of autism assessment practice and participate in relevant professional development.

Essential Requirements
Degree or postgraduate qualification in

Speech and Language Therapy .
HCPC registration

as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Formal training in ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised) .
Demonstrable experience conducting

autism or neurodevelopmental assessments .
Strong

clinical report writing skills .
Experience working within

multidisciplinary diagnostic teams .
Ability to deliver assessments via

remote or digital clinical platforms .

Desirable Experience
Training or experience in additional autism assessment tools such as

ADOS-2, 3Di or DISCO .
Experience working in

CAMHS, adult autism services, or neurodevelopmental pathways .
Experience conducting

remote diagnostic assessments .

What We Offer
£70,000 annual salary
Fully

remote working
Structured assessment clinics and protected admin time
Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment
Opportunities for

ongoing professional development
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Hospitals And Health Care

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