ADOS Assessor
Children and Young People

Location: Face-to-face delivery in Exeter
Contract: Associate / Self-employed
Start Date: ASAP
Rate per Assessment: £250 per ADOS / £750-£1250 a day
Capacity: 3–5 assessments per day

Disciplines:
Speech & Language Therapist | Occupational Therapist | Nurse | Psychologist | Social Worker

What’s on offer

• £250 per ADOS assessment
• Opportunity to complete 3–5 assessments per day
• Flexible, sessional work – choose your available days
• Travel costs paid (car or public transport) if you live more than 30 minutes from clinic
• Accommodation covered if you live more than 2 hours away
• Structured MDT support and peer diagnostic discussion
• Dedicated admin support to streamline processes
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, clinically-led neurodevelopmental service

The Organisation

Our client is a rapidly expanding, CQC-registered neurodevelopmental service delivering timely children’s autism assessments within NHS pathways. The service is clinically led and focused on improving access, reducing waiting times, and delivering high-quality, strengths-based outcomes for children and young people.

With significant investment and a growing multidisciplinary workforce, the organisation combines clinical excellence with innovative systems designed to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden for clinicians.

Your Role

As part of a multidisciplinary assessment team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments for children and young people
• Conduct structured child observations as part of a comprehensive autism assessment pathway
• Contribute to MDT diagnostic discussions and formulation
• Provide clear, concise clinical input to support diagnostic reports
• Work in line with safeguarding policies and complete risk assessments where required
• Maintain up-to-date professional registration and CPD

About You

Essential

• Registered with HCPC, NMC or Social Work England
• Professional background as a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability), Psychologist, or Social Worker
• Recognised ADOS-2 training completed (Clinical Psychologists considered without ADOS-2)
• Minimum 1 year’s experience delivering children’s observations within an autism assessment pathway
• Experience working with children aged 2–18 (either specific age band or full range)
• Strong time management and caseload management skills
• Confident, compassionate communication with families
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check

Desirable

• Experience conducting risk assessments within autism services
• Safeguarding training (Level 3 or above)
• Experience within NHS or independent diagnostic services

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an excellent option for clinicians seeking flexible, well-supported sessional work within a structured MDT environment. With the ability to complete 3–5 ADOS assessments per day at £250 each, it offers both autonomy and strong earning potential.

Travel and accommodation support ensure accessibility for clinicians outside the immediate clinic areas, allowing you to focus purely on delivering high-quality, child-centred assessments.

For more information or to express interest, please get in touch.

Email: hello@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
Phone: 07415 434442

Job role: Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Specialist Practitioner
Location: Remote
Full time/Part time: 1–4 days a week
Sector: Child ASD and ADHD Pathway
Specialism: Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments
Tools used: Knowledge and practical use of DIVA / DSM-5 criteria / Developmental Histories (ADI-R training desirable)
Rates: £530 per combined assessment and write up, up to 3 assessments a day plus £85 per 20 min validation MDT
Pay Type: Ltd company / Direct Pay

Introduction

Are you a Psychologist seeking a rewarding remote role that offers genuine work-life balance and a collaborative, well-supported environment that uses technology to make clinical work more efficient?

If so, this opportunity may be ideal. We are looking for an experienced neurodevelopmental practitioner to join our private client’s expanding remote assessment team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Neurodevelopmental Specialist Practitioner for a fully remote post, offering 1–4 days a week, any day Monday to Friday, with optional weekend availability. The rate is £530 per combined Autism and ADHD assessment, paid directly to you.

A typical combined assessment (2-2.5hours), MDT discussion with an ADOS clinician and written report takes around 3.5-4 hours in total.

Due to continued service growth, our client requires an additional clinician with strong neurodevelopmental assessment experience. All assessments are completed remotely using secure video consultations.

The service is particularly interested in Psychologists with CAMHS experience or those with extensive neurodevelopmental pathway expertise.

What The Role Offers

• Remote Working Opportunity: Complete all assessments from home with full location flexibility.
• Admin Support: Benefit from comprehensive AI, administrative, billing, IT and secretarial support.
• Clinical Focus: Dedicate your time to high-quality assessment and clinical formulation, supported by medical secretaries, junior doctors and internal psychology services.
• Competitive Remuneration: Work at one of the highest rates available for this specialism.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Select your working days, with options from 1 day a week, Monday to Saturday.
• Supportive Structure: Work in line with accepted clinical guidelines with a service that values autonomy, professionalism and high standards of care.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading private providers of neurodevelopmental assessments and post-diagnostic support for children and adolescents. Their approach is thorough, evidence-based and firmly grounded in compassionate practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychologist looking to make a meaningful difference while contributing to a growing and purpose-driven service.

Psychologist – Assessment & Publishing Specialist

A Unique Opportunity

Location: Oxford (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)
Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: January 2026

What’s on offer

• £52,000–£62,000 per annum depending on experience
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in Oxford)
• Enhanced pension and medical/dental cashback plan
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bright, collaborative office 10 minutes from Oxford Station
• Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible working options
• Supportive and experienced team in an established, international organisation

The role

Our client is a leading international publisher of psychological assessments and training programmes, working with clinicians, academics and educators worldwide to develop tools that shape understanding, diagnosis and intervention in mental health and neurodevelopment.

They are seeking an experienced HCPC Registered Psychologist (or similar) with expertise in autism, ADHD and broader neurodevelopmental assessment to join their UK-based publishing team.

This is a non-clinical, hybrid role that blends psychology, research and publishing. You’ll use your clinical knowledge to influence new product development, guide the interpretation of psychometric assessments, and support practitioners through training, education and outreach.

Your work will directly impact how clinicians and services across the UK use assessments to identify and support children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Use your clinical expertise to support the design, adaptation and validation of psychological and educational assessments
• Work with authors, researchers and practitioners to guide product development from concept to launch
• Assist with data collection, interpretation and review during the development of new tools
• Review and enhance test materials, including administration guides, case studies and user support documents
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of training materials, webinars and workshops for professionals
• Represent the organisation at conferences, events and webinars, sharing insights and supporting customer engagement
• Provide clinical insight to internal teams across publishing, marketing and training
• Stay up to date with developments in neurodevelopmental assessment and contribute ideas for future portfolio growth

About you

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational)
• Registered with the HCPC or relevant professional body
• In-depth knowledge of autism and ADHD assessment frameworks, including familiarity with tools such as ADOS, ADI-R, and Conners
• Experience in or interest in psychometric test development, adaptation or training delivery
• Strong understanding of assessment and formulation within NHS, CAMHS, or education settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to professional audiences
• Organised, detail-oriented and proactive in managing projects and timelines
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally between clinical, publishing and marketing teams

Why this role stands out

• Unique opportunity to step outside of traditional clinical settings while still making an impact in mental health and neurodevelopment
• Be part of an organisation that shapes global best practice in psychological assessment
• Work with leaders in psychology, education and publishing to advance evidence-based understanding
• Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working and supportive team culture

Next steps

If you’re a Psychologist who wants to combine your clinical experience with creativity, product development and professional education — this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference at scale.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

hello@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
www.livingwellrecruit.co.uk
07415 434 442

Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessments

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessments
Location: Hybrid – Remote with occasional in-person visits to your nearest clinic (Clinics nationwide)
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (part-time and flexible options considered, including evenings or weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

What’s on offer

• £70,000 salary
• Hybrid working – remote with occasional visits to nearest clinic
• Flexible hours – part-time, evenings or weekends possible
• Structured MDT support with two Clinical Directors
• Dedicated case handler and admin support
• Regular CPD allowance and clinical supervision
• Supportive, compassionate team culture
• Company pension, events and referral scheme

Your role

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll:

• Deliver comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments across children, adolescents and adults
• Use gold-standard diagnostic tools including ADOS, ADI-R, ACE(+), (Young) DIVA-5 and QB Check
• Interpret findings and contribute to diagnostic formulations
• Produce clear, high-quality clinical reports
• Provide compassionate, neuro-affirming engagement with individuals and families
• Collaborate within a structured MDT setting

About you

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (Band 8 equivalent)
• At least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience
• Experienced using a range of tools:
  • ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
  • ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised)
  • ACE(+)
  • (Young) DIVA-5
  • QB Check (including scoring and interpretation)

• Skilled in diagnostic formulation and report writing
• Compassionate, professional and collaborative in approach

Desirable

• NHS and/or independent diagnostic service experience
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health conditions
• Confident assessing across wide age ranges

Why join?

This is an ideal opportunity if you want to focus on high-quality diagnostic work within a supportive structure. With in-house admin support, dedicated Clinical Directors and a team committed to compassionate, neuro-affirming practice, you’ll be able to focus on delivering what matters most – timely, evidence-based assessments that make a real difference.

To express interest or find out more, contact:

Livingwell Recruitment
hello@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
www.livingwellrecruit.co.uk