ADOS assessor (ad hoc)

Conduct ADOS assessments in accordance with NICE guidelines
- Prepare and provide the corresponding report following each assessment within the requested timeframes
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team as required to discuss and agree outcomes and recommendations
- Maintain accurate patient records within the scope of the services being provided

- Comply with all policies and procedures of Skylight Psychiatry, and work in line with our core values

- Join Slack, an app which the team use to connect, communicate key updates, discuss ideas and reflect on practice

- Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in autism assessment

- Opportunities will be made available when possible to attend relevant training

- Attendance at reflective practice sessions, clinical governance meetings, and company events will be optional, Renumeration: £300 per completed ADOS assessment (completion of the appointment, report and MDT discussion if required)

Associates will be expected to have their own equipment and supplies. Room bookings will be managed by our admin team. Training on our patient record system will be provided.

Appointments will take place at our clinic in Carlisle, Cumbria, with all other duties being undertaken from home.

Invoicing for services will be expected on a monthly basis, and payment will be made within a maximum of 90 days.

Please note we are unable to reimburse travel or related expenses.

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented clinicians to join our team as ADOS Assessors (Associates) on a self-employed ad hoc basis.

• Please note you must hold an ADOS certification, and have at least one year of experience administering ADOS module 4 to be considered for this position


The successful candidate will conduct Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessments in person in Carlisle, Cumbria. Appointments will be offered and booked in line with your availability and will be based on service demand. This can be weekdays, evenings, weekends or any combination of these, as preferred by the individual. Our ability to fill your availability will be based on service demand, and may vary., Bachelor's degree in a relevant healthcare speciality
- Minimum one year experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and conducting ADOS-2 assessments module 4

- ADOS-2 certification

- Enhanced DBS clearance

- Registered with a relevant professional body with no restrictions on practice

- In date training in line with CSTF

- Valid professional indemnity/insurance for private practice

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward thinking, dynamic mental health service. We are a CQC registered service delivering person-centred assessment, care and support, with our ultimate aim being to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Learning disabilities. We offer timely Autism assessments under NHS Right To Choose, as well as private ADHD assessments.