Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich seeks a Clinical Psychologist to conduct autism and ADHD assessments. This hybrid role requires HCPC registration, experience with diagnostic assessments, and strong communication skills. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care and producing high-quality reports. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company laptop and IT support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for children and young people.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Participate in MDT diagnostic discussions with senior clinicians.
• Deliver clear feedback to families and produce clinical reports.
• Travel to the clinic for in-person assessments.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD

Effective time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

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. This role will be within our Norwich 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.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include: conducting face‑to‑face structured observations; completing remote developmental history interviews via Zoom; collaborating in peer MDT diagnostic discussions (with senior clinician support where needed); delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families; and producing accurate, timely clinical reports with the aid of our smart tools. Additional duties may include providing supervision, consulting to colleagues, quality checking reports, and contributing to service development projects.

As this is a hybrid role, you must be able to travel to the clinic for in‑person assessments.

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.

Role

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• Conduct remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Participate collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our AI‑assisted tools.
• Meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) efficiently.
• Deliver clinical supervision (where applicable).
• Provide consultation to other clinicians, quality check assessment reports, and contribute to service development projects.
• Travel to the clinic base for in‑person assessments (hybrid only).

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 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 for producing 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.

Benefits

• Values‑led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare.
• Company laptop and on‑call IT support.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy.
• Company events.
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Commitment

Payment scheme: £49,000 – £79,000 (depending on experience).

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Home or remote working.

Job location

Regus, St. Crispins Road, Norwich, NR3 1YE.