Speech & Language Therapist - Adult ASD

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute specialist expertise in speech, language, communication and social interaction assessment within a multidisciplinary adult autism diagnostic pathway. You will play a key role in supporting high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making while helping individuals understand their communication strengths, needs and preferred ways of engaging with the world. Working within a supportive MDT, you will contribute to assessments, diagnostic discussions, report writing and person-centred support planning, ensuring services remain neurodiversity-affirming, accessible and aligned with NICE guidance., As a Speech and Language Therapist within the Adult ASD service, you will:

• Conduct specialist communication and social interaction assessments for adults referred for autism assessment.
• Review referral information, developmental histories and supporting evidence to inform clinical reasoning and assessment planning.
• Explore social communication differences across a range of settings including relationships, employment, education and healthcare.
• Contribute specialist speech and language expertise to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and decision-making.
• Produce clear, high-quality assessment summaries and diagnostic report contributions.
• Support the development of personalised support plans, including communication strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation using agreed systems and templates.
• Participate in MDT meetings, clinical supervision, audit activity and service development initiatives.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding, risk, mental health or capacity concerns in line with governance requirements
  
  Vertis Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service.
  
  Vertis Health is a GP-owned healthcare organisation delivering safe, evidence-based community services across Worcestershire. We are committed to providing high-quality care through clinician-led teams, strong governance and continuous service improvement.
Our Adult ASD Right to Choose service provides autism assessment and diagnosis for individuals aged 16 years and over. The service follows NICE guidance and offers a structured pathway including referral screening, specialist assessment, multidisciplinary diagnostic decision-making, support planning and post-diagnostic signposting. We value compassionate, person-centred practice and are committed to neurodiversity-affirming approaches that empower individuals and improve outcomes.