Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment Practitioner

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About the Job

Company Description Evolve Psychology Services is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr. Laura Powling. We provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, specialising in neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for children, families and adults. Our offerings also include expert witness assessments for courts and parole boards, as well as assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. We have a proven track record of delivering exceptional assessments and fulfilling NHS contracts.

Role Description - Full and Part-Time Vacancies Available We are delighted to announce the launch of our Adult Services, and we are now actively taking referrals. This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing essential assessments to adults. This is a hybrid or remote role located in Huddersfield for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for adults referred for Autism.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. We have multiple positions availableboth remote and hybridwith some in-person work required for hybrid roles, to attract candidates with varying levels of experience and geographical locations, including senior roles. Hybrid roles must be able to Huddersfield, to undertake face-to-face assessments.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments, including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected Autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. All assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.

The clinician is also responsible for writing assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Salary: Dependent upon professional qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Medical Practitioner.
• Experience as a neurodevelopmental practitioner with relevant specialist training
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist assessments with adults
• Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD
• Understanding of differential diagnosis
• Ideally ADOS-2/ADI-R trained
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in report writing and record keeping
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/or ADHD

Benefits

• Pension
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision
• Birthday day off/Day in lieu
• Company benefits and discounts
• Company events
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Clinical supervision integral to the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a neurodevelopmental practitioner with relevant specialist training
• Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD
• Experience in report writing and record keeping

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Medical Practitioner.

Desirable

• ADOS-2/ADI-R trained
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/or ADHD

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Evolve Psychology Services

Address

Windsor House

Cornwall Road

Harrogate

HG1 2PW

Employer's website

https://evolvepsychology.org (Opens in a new tab)