# ADOS Assessor - Remote at Pulse Healthcare

ADOS Assessor - Remote at Pulse Healthcare in Remote. Remote. Posted October 7, 2026.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Remote
- Workplace: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/8014284003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/ados-assessor-remote-pulse-healthcare-4vnhpt

## Requirements

- Minimum 1 year of post-registration clinical experience
- Minimum 1 year conducting full autism diagnostic assessments
- ADOS-2 training and practical assessment experience
- Experience assessing against DSM-5 criteria
- Knowledge of ADHD and differential diagnoses, including intellectual disability
- Experience conducting Adult ADOS assessments and/or CYP ADOS Modules 1-4
- Excellent report-writing and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting

## Description

 

Remote Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Clinician
**Location:** Fully Remote
**Job Type:** Sessional / Associate
**Specialisms:** Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, GMC-Registered Clinician

### Join a Growing NHS-Funded Autism & ADHD Assessment Service

We are seeking experienced clinicians to deliver **remote Autism and Autism/ADHD diagnostic assessments** as part of a well-established NHS-funded assessment service.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in neurodevelopmental diagnostics who are looking for flexible, consistent assessment work while working entirely from home.

The service utilises a modern assessment pathway supported by purpose-built clinical software and ambient note-taking technology, allowing clinicians to focus on high-quality clinical decision-making and patient care.

### Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

- Clinical Psychologists

- Counselling Psychologists

- Educational Psychologists

- GMC-Registered Clinicians

Applicants may specialise in:

- Adults only

- Children & Young People (CYP) only

- Both Adults and CYP

### Essential Requirements

Candidates must have:

- Minimum 1 year of post-registration clinical experience

- Minimum 1 year conducting full autism diagnostic assessments

- ADOS-2 training and practical assessment experience

- Experience assessing against DSM-5 criteria

- Knowledge of ADHD and differential diagnoses, including intellectual disability

- Experience conducting Adult ADOS assessments and/or CYP ADOS Modules 1-4

- Excellent report-writing and diagnostic reasoning skills

- Ability to work independently in a remote setting

### The Assessment Model

The service uses a flexible, adapted play-based and activity-based assessment model that explores Autism and ADHD presentations rather than relying solely on a traditional ADOS-led approach.

Clinicians should be comfortable:

- Conducting detailed autism and autism/ADHD assessments remotely

- Adapting assessment styles to individual presentation and need

- Gathering evidence from multiple clinical sources

- Clearly evidencing DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

- Producing comprehensive diagnostic reports

- Participating in multidisciplinary team discussions

### What the Role Involves

### Assessment Preparation (30 Minutes)

- Reviewing referral documentation and patient history

- Preparing and tailoring the assessment approach

- Reviewing questionnaires and supporting information

### Assessment Appointment (60 Minutes)

- Autism diagnostic assessments

- Combined Autism and ADHD assessments where applicable

### Clinical Administration (Up to 60 Minutes)

- Clinical record keeping

- Diagnostic outcome documentation

- Session notes

- Risk and safeguarding documentation where required

- Review and inclusion of questionnaire results

- Completion of MDT documentation with clear diagnostic evidence

**All documentation must be completed within 24 hours of the assessment.**

### MDT Participation (30 Minutes)

- Attendance at diagnostic MDT discussions

- Additional MDT reviews for complex cases where required

**Total commitment per assessment: approximately 2.5 to 3 hours**

### Expected Caseload

Successful clinicians will typically be expected to:

- Complete up to 4 autism or autism/ADHD assessments per day

- Participate in MDT meetings

- Complete associated reports and clinical administration

### What's on Offer?

- Fully remote working

- Flexible sessional commitments

- Consistent NHS-funded assessment work

- Dedicated clinical and administrative support

- Innovative assessment and reporting technology

- Immediate onboarding available

- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing neurodevelopmental service

 

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