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Autism Assessor - Face-to-Face Only - Children & Young People CYP Assessment - assessments take a total time of 3-3.5 hours. Work pattern - Flexible - Minimum 5 Assessments p/week Please note all assessments MUST be completed Face-to-Face in Manchester. We are partnered with a bespoke Neurodevelopment service in Manchester. They are looking for experienced Autism assessors to deliver assessments to Children & Young People. We’re looking for skilled and compassionate Associate Clinicians to join our growing network, supporting the delivery of high-quality assessments. This is a flexible opportunity ideal for clinicians experienced in Autism and related assessments who are looking for a well-supported, streamlined pathway. About the Opportunity Our clients model is designed to make your work as smooth as possible. Every referral is triaged by a psychiatrist, with their admin team handling consent, psychometrics, and information gathering - so you can focus on clinical work. This is a face-to-face role only Your Role Conduct Autism assessments (ADOS/ADIR) Arrange and manage your own assessment appointments Review pre-collected clinical information and psychometrics Produce clear, high-quality reports Deliver concise feedback sessions (typically 15–20 minutes) Engage in MDT discussions where clinically appropriate Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care. What You’ll Get A structured, well-supported clinical pathway Admin support throughout the process Access to report templates, including anonymised reports Clear documentation and guidance tailored to your assessment scope Flexibility to manage your own schedule and caseload ⏱️ Timeframes First appointment within 10 days of referral Final report within 14 working days of last appointment About You Over 1 years experience in Autism assessment (ADOS/ADIR) Strong report writing and communication skills Comfortable working independently, with MDT support when needed Please see a breakdown of the full assessment below; Child Autism Pathway: Psychosocial appointment – 60 minutes (Can be online or Face-face) ADOS appointment – 60 minutes (Needs to be face to face) Developmental history with parent/guardian or informant – 1 to 1.5 hours (Can be online or Face-face) To be considered or to learn more about this opportunity please click apply, alternatively send your CV directly to d.hughes@linqrecruitment.co.uk