Clinical Psychologist

Service Care Solutions; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 Welcome Bonus

NHS Pension Contributions

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Values-led team culture

Research and service development

Laptop and IT support

Networking events

Job summary

Service Care Solutions invites a Clinical Psychologist to join a West Midlands-based neurodevelopmental service, focusing on ASD/ADHD assessments for children and young people. The role supports pathway improvements within a hybrid working framework and NHS-aligned governance.

The post requires HCPC registration with at least 2 years’ diagnostic experience, using DIVA/ADI-R/ADOS, and collaboration across CAMHS and education partners. Attractive bonus and pension contributions apply.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for Autism/ADHD in children and young people using DIVA, ADI-R and ADOS.
• HCPC registration is required to practice as a psychologist.
• Ability to integrate multidisciplinary input and apply clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute specialist psychological assessment within ASD/ADHD diagnostic pathways.
• Review referral information and support triage and readiness decisions.
• Conduct structured clinical assessments as part of the MDT model using validated tools.
• Gather multi-informant information from home and school settings.
• Lead or contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making.
• Identify co-occurring needs and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Produce high-quality assessment reports and MDT contributions within timeframes.
• Communicate findings to families and professionals with accessible language.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on emotional wellbeing and educational support.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

HCPC registration

Clinical reasoning

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with Autism and/or ADHD? Do you want to work within a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary service that prioritises quality, compassion, and professional growth? Are you looking for a hybrid working opportunity?

Service Care Solutions are pleased to present an exciting opportunity, working in partnership with one of our established providers, to recruit an experienced Clinical Psychologist, with specialist experience within the neurodevelopmental field. If you have a passion for supporting children Autism and/or ADHD Assessments, we want to hear from you! This is a permanent position based in the West Midlands area, available on a hybrid working basis.

Our client is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across their local region. Founded by primary care clinicians and owned by the practices they serve, they operate as a purpose-led limited company, reinvesting the money they generate into the local healthcare economy to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care. Their neurodevelopmental services are being built around clinical quality, meaningful outcomes and strong governance. You will join an organisation that understands NHS systems and values, while giving experienced clinicians the opportunity to influence, develop and improve services.

Job Title:

Clinical Psychologist (ASD / ADHD)

Contract Type:

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time

Location:

Redditch, West Midlands

Salary:

Up to £66,500 FTE (negotiable depending on experience) + £150 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions

Role Purpose

The postholder will work primarily within the Children & Young People's ADHD service, operating within its agreed scope and clinical governance arrangements and contributing to pathway improvement. Opportunities may also arise to collaborate with colleagues in the linked neurodevelopmental services, particularly the ASD service, as these work closely together as part of a combined children and young people's offer.

Diagnostic assessments are delivered face-to-face at a central clinic base or a similar location within the region. The service is open to eligible school-age children and young people registered with a local GP.

The end-to-end pathway covers referral screening, pre-assessment questionnaires, initial contact, face-to-face clinical assessment, MDT diagnostic decision-making, report production, support planning and post-diagnostic signposting, with clinicians contributing to every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute specialist psychological assessment within ASD and/or ADHD diagnostic pathways, working within service SOPs and NICE guidance.
• Review referral information and supporting evidence, applying psychological knowledge to support triage and readiness decisions.
• Conduct structured clinical assessments as part of the MDT model, using validated tools, standardised measures and professional judgement to inform diagnostic formulation.
• Gather and integrate multi-informant evidence from home and education settings on developmental history, emotional and behavioural functioning, cognition and adaptive skills, in line with consent and information governance requirements.
• Lead or contribute to MDT discussion and diagnostic decision-making, providing clear, psychologically informed reasoning aligned to DSM-5 criteria.
• Identify co-occurring mental health, emotional, learning and developmental needs, escalating safeguarding concerns and clinical risk via appropriate governance routes.
• Produce high-quality psychological assessment reports and MDT contributions within agreed timeframes, using neurodiversity-affirming language accessible to families, schools and professionals.
• Communicate assessment findings sensitively to children, young people and families, contributing to outcome-sharing in line with consent and information governance requirements.
• Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations on emotional wellbeing, behavioural strategies, educational support and reasonable adjustments within service remit.
• Ensure records are accurate, timely and complete using agreed templates and documentation standards.
• Liaise with partner services (e.g. CAMHS, community paediatrics, education and support organisations) to facilitate safe onward planning and signposting.

Requirements

• Psychology qualification with active HCPC registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting diagnostic assessments for Autism and/or ADHD in children and young people including DIVA, ADI-R and ADOS.

As part of your employment, you will receive:

• £150 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
• NHS Pension Contributions
• Ongoing training, CPD opportunities, and clinical supervision
• Access to a values-led, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to engage in research, training, and service development through internal professional networks
• Company laptop and full IT support
• Regular company events and networking opportunities

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