Clinical Psychologist - Autism / ADHD Assessor

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Psychologist – Autism / ADHD Assessor to conduct neurodevelopmental assessments. This hybrid role requires HCPC registration and 1 year of relevant experience, offering opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will engage with families and produce accurate clinical reports while meeting service KPIs. Flexible working patterns are available.

Benefits

Values-led culture

Opportunities for training and research

Focus on staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations.
• Carry out remote developmental history interviews.
• Participate in diagnostic discussions with senior clinician support.
• Deliver clear feedback to families.
• Produce clinical reports with diagnostic formulations.
• Meet service key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide clinical supervision.
• Consult and contribute to quality checking of reports.
• Assist with service development projects.
• Travel for in-person assessments.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD

Understanding of differential diagnosis

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

Familiarity with diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R)

Effective time-management

Multidisciplinary team participation

Highly developed written skills

Communication skills with children and families

Eligible to work in the UK

Job description

Clinical Psychologist – Autism / ADHD Assessor

At Evolve Psychology Services we empower clinicians with the tools and support needed to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. This hybrid role (part‑time or full‑time) is based in our Harrogate team and involves comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments to provide timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations.
• Carry out remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Participate in peer multidisciplinary team diagnostic discussions, with senior clinician support where needed.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate, timely clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, using AI‑assisted tools.
• Meet service key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.
• Consult with colleagues and contribute to quality checking of assessment reports.
• Assist with service development projects.
• Travel to the clinic for in‑person assessments (hybrid only).

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Educational).
• 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.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R or equivalent.
• Effective time‑management and caseload organisation skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed written language skills for clinical reports.
• Well‑developed communication skills when interacting with children, young people and families.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Additional Information

We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, offering a values‑led culture that values clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing. Opportunities exist to contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, provide training and engage in research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess any previous convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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