Job summary
Evolve Psychology Services is an award winning independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice. We hold NHS contracts to deliver neurodevelopmental (Autism and ADHD) assessments on behalf of the NHS at our welcoming premises in Harrogate.
Evolve Psychology are looking to expand our clinical team to undertake Multidisciplinary Autism and/ or ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments for adults and young people.
Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people/ adults with neurodevelopmental conditions and ideally would also have experience of undertaking MDT Autism and ADHD assessments in line with N.I.C.E guidance. The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, Specialist CAMHS practitioners, Assistant Psychologists and support workers.
Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role. Salary is dependent upon skills and experience. The role also comes with private BUPA medical insurance. Part time work may be available depending upon service needs. Annual leave WTE is 28 days plus bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments (ASC and ADHD) for adults and children as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinicians will be based in Harrogate. We would welcome any interested candidates to contact us by email or telephone if it would be helpful to discuss the role further.
The assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/ experience. Training will be provided where required in line with service needs alongside supervision:
- Parental/ Developmental interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include the service structured interviews, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- Assessments undertaken by clinicians based in Huddersfield will be undertaken as clinics, with the play based assessment and developmental history being completed at the same time. MDT meetings take place within the clinics.
- 1:1 play based/ activity sessions with the young person/ adult as part of neurodevelopmental assessments
- ADOS-2 Assessments
- QB Test
- Cognitive Assessments (Psychology applicants only)
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals
- Additional psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessments
About us
The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, Specialist CAMHS practitioners and support workers.
We have warm and inviting clinical rooms to see families. It is a busy service, and we highly value all members of the team, promoting as many opportunities for team training, and reviews as possible to encourage an inclusive and open culture within the service.
Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role.
The role comes with private BUPA medical insurance cover and pension.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults including assessments for ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team in Harrogate.
Working days will be Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Some aspects of the role such as report writing can be undertaken working from home. The role will also include attending team review and training days as well as service meetings.
Experience of undertaking Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people/ adults or working with client groups with those conditions is essential.
The assessments and role may include some or all of the following:
- Parental interviews to explore the young persons developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include using a service developed developmental history interview, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required)
- QB check/ Test
- Cognitive Assessments (dependent upon professional background)
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals
- Additional psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults including assessments for ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team in Harrogate.
Working days will be Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Some aspects of the role such as report writing can be undertaken working from home. The role will also include attending team review and training days as well as service meetings.
Experience of undertaking Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people/ adults or working with client groups with those conditions is essential.
The assessments and role may include some or all of the following:
- Parental interviews to explore the young persons developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include using a service developed developmental history interview, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required)
- QB check/ Test
- Cognitive Assessments (dependent upon professional background)
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals
- Additional psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Person Specification
Report Writing and Record Keeping
Essential
- Proven track record of high quality report writing and record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of using patient notes systems and/ or CRM systems
Excellent IT Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and outcome appointments
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young people in a supportive and empathic way.
- Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments
- Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration and /or Professional qualification in one of the following professions:
- Psychology,
- Nursing,
- Speech and Language Therapy,
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Training and experience in the following:
- ADOS,
- ADI-R,
- Young-DIVA,
- Autism and ADHD Assessments,
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
Ability to travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to Harrogate as required by the role
Desirable
Person Specification
Report Writing and Record Keeping
Essential
- Proven track record of high quality report writing and record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of using patient notes systems and/ or CRM systems
Excellent IT Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and outcome appointments
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young people in a supportive and empathic way.
- Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments
- Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration and /or Professional qualification in one of the following professions:
- Psychology,
- Nursing,
- Speech and Language Therapy,
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Training and experience in the following:
- ADOS,
- ADI-R,
- Young-DIVA,
- Autism and ADHD Assessments,
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
Ability to travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to Harrogate as required by the role
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
