Job summary
At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower our clinicians with the tools and support they need to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways.
You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways.This role will be within ourDigital Teamand is afully remote position, with working hours primarily onweeknights between 4pm to 9pm (5pm or 6pm start available) and Saturdays 9am to 5pm (or 9am to 1pm). We can offer some flexibility on weeknight hours to accommodate later evening starts if required. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Duties include conducting structured observations via digital platforms, carrying out remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers, and actively participating in multidisciplinary team diagnostic discussions, with support from senior clinicians where required. You will deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families, ensuring that outcomes and next steps are communicated sensitively and effectively. The role also involves producing accurate and detailed clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the support of our smart tools to improve efficiency and consistency. You will be expected to work effectively to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely assessments and reports that contribute to positive outcomes for families.
About us
Evolve Psychology is a clinician-led, award-winning independent service specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Founded in 2014,by Dr Laura Powling, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, we combine clinical excellence with compassion and a values-led culture. Our team of over 100 experts delivers high-quality care across the UK, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and adults. We provide generous leave, private healthcare, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to research and training through our Evolve Skills & Research Academy. Our approach prioritises clinical quality, staff wellbeing, and sustainable growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including:
- NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
What sets Evolve Psychology apart?
- Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience across mental health, neurodevelopmental, psychological and forensic services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
- NHS-accredited provider: Recognised for delivering high-quality services regionally and nationally across the UK.
- Dedicated clinical leadership: Across all of our clinical pathways.
- Gold-standard Assessments: We are compliant with NICE, BPS, and other national and international assessment standards.
- Access to digital tools: Supporting assessment delivery, including electronic health record systems.
- Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision.
- Person-centred approach: We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
- Beyond assessments: Clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Inter Skills & Research Academy - developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions, and workplaces.
- Values-led culture: Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from team interactions to family support.
- Sustainable growth: With clinics across the UK, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.
The role
At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families.
You'll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, youll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting remote structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only)
Our Ways of Working:
- Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
- A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
- Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
- Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
- In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:
- HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
- NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
- GMC Medical Practitioners
- Social Work England Social Worker
- Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
- Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health.
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working.
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
- Company events
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including:
- NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
What sets Evolve Psychology apart?
- Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience across mental health, neurodevelopmental, psychological and forensic services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
- NHS-accredited provider: Recognised for delivering high-quality services regionally and nationally across the UK.
- Dedicated clinical leadership: Across all of our clinical pathways.
- Gold-standard Assessments: We are compliant with NICE, BPS, and other national and international assessment standards.
- Access to digital tools: Supporting assessment delivery, including electronic health record systems.
- Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision.
- Person-centred approach: We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
- Beyond assessments: Clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Inter Skills & Research Academy - developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions, and workplaces.
- Values-led culture: Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from team interactions to family support.
- Sustainable growth: With clinics across the UK, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.
The role
At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families.
You'll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, youll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting remote structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only)
Our Ways of Working:
- Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
- A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
- Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
- Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
- In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:
- HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
- NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
- GMC Medical Practitioners
- Social Work England Social Worker
- Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
- Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health.
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working.
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
- Company events
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice
- Flexibility to travel to Harrogate clinic for face-to-face assessments (hybrid role)
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Social Worker)
- ADOS-2 or ADI-R certification
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post-registration experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- Experience producing high-quality clinical reports and diagnostic formulations
- Experience delivering feedback to families in a clear and compassionate manner
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions
- Experience managing a caseload and meeting clinical deadlines
Desirable
- Experience delivering clinical supervision
- Experience contributing to research, training, or service development
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice
- Flexibility to travel to Harrogate clinic for face-to-face assessments (hybrid role)
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Social Worker)
- ADOS-2 or ADI-R certification
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post-registration experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- Experience producing high-quality clinical reports and diagnostic formulations
- Experience delivering feedback to families in a clear and compassionate manner
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions
- Experience managing a caseload and meeting clinical deadlines
Desirable
- Experience delivering clinical supervision
- Experience contributing to research, training, or service development
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).
