Job description
Job Overview:
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 are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented clinician to join our team as ADOS Assessor (Associate) 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 Cambridge.
Appointments will be offered and booked in line with service demand. Availability outside of regular business hours such as evenings and weekends will be appreciated.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct ADOS assessments in accordance with NICE guidelines
- Prepare and provide the corresponding report following each assessment within the requested timeframe (7 days).
- 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
- Attend supervision sessions
- Attendance at reflective practice sessions and company events will be optional
Qualifications and skills required:
- 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 (Self funded if not on update service, support provided with new applications)
- Registered with a relevant professional body with no restrictions on practice
- In date training in line with CSTF (Self funded if not already held. We can recommend providers)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Within one hour travelling distance of the clinic location
Please submit your CV along with a covering note explaining your reasons for applying for this role, as well as an estimate of your availability for assessments, e.g, one weekend day a month, one weekend a month
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 (including ADOS kit and booklets).
Room bookings will be managed by our administrative team. Training on our patient record system will be provided.
Appointments will take place at our clinic in Cambridge, 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 (typically 60 days from month end)
Please note we are unable to reimburse travel or related expenses.
If you do not hear from us within 8 weeks, please assume we are unable to take forward your application at this time.
We value equality and diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From £300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Experience:
- ADOS module 4: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: in person Cambridge
Reference ID: Sky ADOS-Cambs
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From £300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
Experience:
- ADOS module 4: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sky ADOS-Camb
