HCPC Registered Psychologist

Evolve Psychology Services; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Practitioner Psychologist to join their team specializing in neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. The successful candidate will engage in conducting assessments, providing compassionate feedback, and contributing to interdisciplinary discussions. With a commitment to clinical excellence, the role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment emphasizing staff well-being, with competitive salaries and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare support

Company laptop and IT support

Opportunities for training and research

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnoses in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote developmental history interviews with families.
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions.
• Deliver clear feedback to families and produce clinical reports.
• Meet service Key Performance Indicators efficiently.

Skills

Conducting diagnostic assessments

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Compassionate feedback delivery

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

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 forensic psychology means in practice. Laura's 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 blossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, and rolled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK.

We are clinician founded and clinician led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. We're also award-winning, a testament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts.

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

• Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years' experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands‑on leadership to everything we do.
• We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offering a high-quality, person‑centred service backed by NHS contracts and available via Right to Choose across the UK.
• 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.
• We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.
• We have a strong, values‑led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.
• We're growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, 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 part of your role, you’ll 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 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 Indicators (KPIs)
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Additional responsibilities may be added, depending on the needs of the service/ previous experience, such as consultation to other clinicians in areas of your knowledge and expertise, quality checking assessment reports, 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.
• 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

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