Job Description
We are seeking dedicated Paediatricians who share our core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness to join our growing team.
About the Role:
As a Paediatrician specialising in autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18, your responsibilities will include:
1. Conducting comprehensive developmental histories using preferred methods/tools to evaluate children undergoing autism assessments.
2. Observing the child/young person during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
3. Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home and school in the same session.
4. Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind, age-appropriate, and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
5. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in cases where further information is required, and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis.
6. Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
7. Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with lo...