Autism Practitioner - Regional (Bristol/Birmingham Base)

About the Company

Re:Cognition Health is a leading provider of clinical services specialising in cognitive impairment. We deliver expert clinical care to private patients and are one of the foremost providers of clinical trials in the world and deliver award winning medico-legal services. The Company is highly innovative, and has ambitious plans to grow our established Neuro Diversity Services geographically. We value people who are dedicated, hardworking and looking to contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The role of Autism Practitioner, is a key MDT member, deliver key activity in our ASD pathway. The post holder will be responsible for administering ADOS-2 assessments and work with a team delivering our ASD services. You will be expected to:

• Support the children’s department by conducting ADOS-2 assessment as part of the overall autism assessment clinic

• Co-write high-quality and timely ASD reports together with the Consultant Paediatrician/Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Support the ESDM Specialist with evidence-based early intervention (ESDM, PACT) parent coaching sessions with parents/carers of children with ASD or other developmental differences and document them on the medical record system

• Support the ESDM Specialist in formulating intervention plans for families and conduct assessments based on Developmental Curriculum

• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings as well as in reflective practice group

• Contribute to the expansion of the children’s department pathways and services

• Promote the service through engagement with neurodevelopmental publications and charities

• Support marketing efforts

• From time to time support the Director of Clinical Services with organizing, running and supporting the overall private clinic

• Travel to other sites (London and Winchester), clients’ houses, or conduct assessments or sessions remotely

The Candidate

Applicants can be from any discipline (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy etc), and have the following:

Essential

Solid experience (minimum 2 years) working in Paediatric Services

Solid experience (minimum 2 years) working in ASD Services

Solid experience (minimum 2 years) on delivering ADOS-2 assessments

Desirable

Experience of early interventions (ESDM)

Experience of formulating interventions for families

Experience of expanding children's pathways and services

Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range for role: £50,000 - £55,000

•Continuous professional development

•25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

•Private Health Insurance

•Life insurance

•Employee Assistance Program

•Pension Scheme

•Perkbox

•Free Mortgage Advisor Scheme

•Electric Vehicle Scheme

If you feel you have the skills for our Autism Practitioner role, please apply now!