Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary healthcare service based in Huddersfield is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated team focusing on high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD. The role offers hybrid working options and requires experience in conducting diagnostic assessments. Candidates should hold HCPC registration and be equipped to deliver compassionate, clear feedback and produce accurate clinical reports. A supportive culture with professional development opportunities awaits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Generous leave entitlement

Company laptop and IT support

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Ability to produce high-quality clinical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations.
• Participate in peer diagnostic discussions.
• Deliver clear and compassionate feedback to families.

Skills

Diagnostic assessment experience

Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Overview

At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower clinicians with tools and support 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. This role will be within our Huddersfield Team and is a hybrid position, offering part-time and full-time options with a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will 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.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to improved outcomes for families. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting face-to-face structured observations
• Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Collaborating 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 aid of our AI-assisted tools
• Working efficiently to meet service KPIs
• Providing clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Additional responsibilities may include consultation to other clinicians, quality checking assessment reports, and contributing to service development projects
• Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role)

About us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to combine care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence with no compromise. We are clinician-founded and led, fully registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Our award-winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts specialises in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults. We prioritise evidence-based, person-centred care that supports the whole individual, not just a diagnosis, and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro-inclusive initiatives. Guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity, we are growing sustainably, with clinics across the UK and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful impact in every service we provide.

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 will 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. You will 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 face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process
• Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Participating 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 AI-assisted tools
• Working to meet service KPIs
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Additional responsibilities may include consultation to other clinicians, quality checking assessment reports, and contributing to service development projects
• 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
• 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

• Must hold HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (e.g., Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychologist)
• Minimum of 1 year 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

Disability and Safety

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working