# Specialist Practitioner in ASD/ADHD > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-practitioner-in-asdadhd/26fec84c-c094-408b-bebb-c3fcb10d01a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-practitioner-in-asdadhd/26fec84c-c094-408b-bebb-c3fcb10d01a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T15:01:05.821Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/ASDAS/ASDAS-v8046586 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8046586?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a motivated Band 7 Specialist Autism Practitioner to join our supportive neurodevelopmental diagnostic team. The primary focus of this role is delivering Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will also contribute to ADHD assessments where required, although this is not the main focus of the role. Applicants must have previous experience working with autistic individuals and a well-grounded understanding of autism.  Please note, we are not looking for Speech and Language Therapists, as the team already has sufficient SLT representation. We are therefore seeking candidates from other clinical backgrounds. This is a fast-paced and rewarding position, suited to someone who is a clear thinker, highly organised, and able to work efficiently in a pressurised environment. You will manage a busy caseload, complete structured diagnostic assessments, and produce clear, timely reports. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring innovation, efficiency, and strong clinical thinking to their work to support the continued development of the service. The service operates across six days, with one Saturday per month required, paid at the appropriate Agenda for Change enhanced rate with time off in lieu. In return, you will join a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about delivering high-quality assessments. ### Main duties of the job The post holder is an autonomous and highly specialist practitioner who provides diagnostic assessment, and post diagnostic recommendations and plans for children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and suspected ADHD.  We currently do not offer intervention and the team is assessment only. The postholder will be highly experienced in their knowledge of ASD and will be primarily conducting assessments using: - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) - Autism Diagnostic Interviews (ADI-R) / Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di) - Formulating diagnoses and providing feedback to parent(s)/carer(s) and schools - Working in an MDT and supporting the team to formulate and confirm/exclude different diagnoses. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Job Details We are seeking a motivated Band 7 Specialist Autism Practitioner to join our supportive neurodevelopmental diagnostic team. The primary focus of this role is delivering Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will also contribute to ADHD assessments where required, although this is not the main focus of the role. Applicants must have previous experience working with autistic individuals and a well-grounded understanding of autism. Please note, we are not looking for Speech and Language Therapists, as the team already has sufficient SLT representation. We are therefore seeking candidates from other clinical backgrounds. This is a fast-paced and rewarding position, suited to someone who is a clear thinker, highly organised, and able to work efficiently in a pressurised environment. You will manage a busy caseload, complete structured diagnostic assessments, and produce clear, timely reports. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring innovation, efficiency, and strong clinical thinking to their work to support the continued development of the service. The service operates across six days, with one Saturday per month required, paid at the appropriate Agenda for Change enhanced rate with time off in lieu. In return, you will join a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about delivering high-quality assessments. ## Job Description The post holder is an autonomous and highly specialist practitioner who provides diagnostic assessment, and post diagnostic recommendations and plans for children and young people with social communication difficulties and/or a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and suspected ADHD. We currently do not offer intervention and the team is assessment only. The postholder will be highly experienced in their knowledge of ASD and will be primarily conducting assessments using: - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) - Autism Diagnostic Interviews (ADI-R) / Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di) - Formulating diagnoses and providing feedback to parent(s)/carer(s) and schools - Working in an MDT and supporting the team to formulate and confirm/exclude different diagnoses. ## Responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with children and / or young people with social communication disorders and/or ASD and/or ADHD - Experience of clinical governance, including evidence-based practice, audit, quality standards, target-setting, and evaluation - Experience of organising and ensuring care of equipment and resources - Experience of working in an ASD / ADHD diagnostic team - Experience of working with children and / or young people with social communication disorders and ASD / ADHD in a resourced provision or special school setting - Experience of multidisciplinary working within health and / or education - Clinical experience of working with bilingual families **Desirable** - Experience of supervision / management of staff - Experience of working in deprived socio-economic, inner-city areas ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Recognized Health (or equivalent) Professional qualification - Registered member of Professional Body - Applied knowledge of issues relating to the SEN Code of Practice - Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice relating to ASD - Evidence of post-graduate training in clinical areas related to children with ASD and ADHD - Adult - child interaction - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) - Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised or similar e.g. DISCO, 3Di etc - Advanced knowledge of ADHD **Desirable** - Advanced knowledge in Learning disability, ASD, mental Health conditions ## Documents - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 754.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335436) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.