Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist – Autism Assessor

Salary: £60,000 per annum (Full-Time, Salaried)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment to join a specialist autism diagnostic service.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality autism diagnostic assessments , with a primary focus on administering the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) as part of a multidisciplinary assessment pathway. You will conduct structured developmental interviews, gather detailed clinical histories, and contribute to diagnostic decision-making through comprehensive clinical reports.

This role is delivered remotely and offers the opportunity to focus on structured, high-quality assessments while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians involved in autism diagnosis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Deliver structured ADI-R assessments remotely in line with national clinical guidance and best practice.
• Conduct comprehensive developmental history interviews with parents, carers and/or individuals as part of the autism diagnostic process.
• Gather and synthesise information from clinical interviews, questionnaires, behavioural observations and collateral information where available.
• Use clinical judgement and professional expertise to contribute to diagnostic formulation using recognised frameworks such as DSM-5 / ICD-11 .
• Produce high-quality clinical reports summarising assessment findings and supporting diagnostic decisions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation on the clinical platform.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals involved in the diagnostic pathway.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families and carers throughout the assessment process.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with established procedures.
• Participate in MDT case discussions and contribute to diagnostic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of autism assessment practice and participate in relevant professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy .
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Formal training in ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised) .
• Demonstrable experience conducting autism or neurodevelopmental assessments .
• Strong clinical report writing skills .
• Experience working within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams .
• Ability to deliver assessments via remote or digital clinical platforms .

Desirable Experience

• Training or experience in additional autism assessment tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di or DISCO .
• Experience working in CAMHS, adult autism services, or neurodevelopmental pathways .
• Experience conducting remote diagnostic assessments .

What We Offer

• £70,000 annual salary
• Fully remote working
• Structured assessment clinics and protected admin time
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development