Clinical Psychologist

Join Evolve Psychology Services and play a key role in providing essential neurodevelopmental assessments for adults. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll conduct diagnostic assessments for Autism using established tools. This is a hybrid role in Huddersfield. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking to develop further in your career, we offer a flexible and supportive environment, including full ongoing training, clinical supervision, and the chance to contribute to high-quality NHS referrals. If you're a dedicated professional looking for a fulfilling role with generous benefits and opportunities for growth, Evolve is the place for you!

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be an essential part of the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, conducting comprehensive assessments and making a real difference to the lives of adults with suspected Autism. Below are the main duties associated with the role:

1. Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for adults, focusing on Autism.
2. Use established diagnostic tools to assess and diagnose neurodevelopmental conditions.
3. Write detailed, professional assessment reports, providing clear recommendations and interventions.
4. Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and thorough assessments.
5. Support and supervise junior staff members, depending on your level of experience.
6. Ensure that all assessments and reports are completed timely and to a high standard.
7. Occasionally travel to Huddersfield for face-to-face assessments as part of a hybrid role.

About us

Evolve Psychology Services is an award-winning, NHS and HSE-approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr. Laura Powling. We are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments for adults across the UK and Ireland. Our expertise spans neurodevelopmental assessments for conditions such as Autism and ADHD, and we offer expert witness assessments in areas such as criminal law, family law, and immigration law.

At Evolve, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere, where everyone's expertise is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians who are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients. We take pride in our flexible work environment, offering hybrid roles to support a balanced work-life structure.

We are committed to your development, offering ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression. As an integral part of our team, you'll enjoy generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and company benefits and discounts. At Evolve, we value work-life balance and celebrate our team with company events and a birthday day off.

Joining Evolve means becoming part of a forward-thinking, dynamic, and compassionate team that is making a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Job responsibilities

About the Role

Evolve Psychology Services is an award-winning, NHS and HSE-approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr. Laura Powling. We specialise in high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for adults, particularly focusing on Autism. We are looking for experienced clinicians to join our Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team and conduct comprehensive Autism assessments for adults referred via NHS Patient Choice and GP referrals.

This role offers both full-time and part-time positions, with a hybrid working structure. While some of the work can be completed remotely, there will be a requirement to travel to Huddersfield for face-to-face assessments. This flexibility allows for a balanced work-life arrangement while remaining part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

As a clinician, you will conduct diagnostic assessments for Autism using established tools and provide detailed reports and recommendations. There may also be an opportunity to supervise junior staff, depending on experience.

Key Duties

1. Conduct comprehensive Autism assessments for adults using established diagnostic tools.
2. Write detailed, professional assessment reports, providing clear recommendations and interventions.
3. Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate assessments.
4. Supervise and support junior team members based on experience.
5. Travel to Huddersfield for occasional face-to-face assessments as part of the hybrid role.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

1. HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist or equivalent.
2. Experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments for adults, particularly Autism.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional reports.
4. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
5. Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism.
6. Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting.

Desirable Qualifications

1. ADOS-2/ADI-R trained
2. Additional qualifications in Autism or related areas.

Essential Experience

1. Experience in conducting Autism assessments in adults using standardised diagnostic tools.
2. Experience in report writing and clinical documentation.

Desirable Experience

1. Experience with ADHD assessments would be advantageous but not essential.
2. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

1. Generous annual leave allowance
2. Pension scheme
3. Full ongoing training and clinical supervision
4. Birthday day off / Day in lieu
5. Company benefits and discounts
6. Company events
7. Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
8. Clinical supervision integral to the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.