HCPC Registered Psychologist - Autism/ ADHD Assessor

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychology service provider in Norwich seeks an HCPC Registered Psychologist specializing in autism and ADHD assessments. Join a multidisciplinary team, offering both part-time and full-time hybrid work options. The ideal candidate has relevant experience and is passionate about improving outcomes for families. Competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for further training are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with diagnostics for autism/ADHD.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations.
• Deliver clear feedback and produce clinical reports.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experience conducting diagnostic assessments

Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria

Effective time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Overview

HCPC Registered Psychologist - Autism/ ADHD Assessor at Evolve Psychology Services. 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 based in our Norwich Team and is a hybrid position with part-time and full-time options, requiring a minimum of three days a week. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments to support timely and accurate diagnoses and improved outcomes for families.

Main duties

You will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments to support timely and accurate diagnoses and improved outcomes for families. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• 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 be added, such as consultation to other clinicians, quality checking reports, and 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, we 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, CORU, PSI and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. We are award-winning, with a multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts and clinics across the UK and Ireland. We prioritise evidence-based, person-centred care and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro-inclusive initiatives.

Role specifics

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

• Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years of NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental experience.
• Specialisation in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults, with NHS contracts and Right to Choose across the UK.
• Commitment to clinical quality and real impact; assessments are evidence-based and multidisciplinary.
• Opportunities beyond assessment work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
• Values-led culture guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity.
• Growing sustainably with clinics across the UK and Ireland, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained and experienced in diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
• Effective time management and caseload organisation, with ability to meet clinical deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed written language skills for high-quality clinical reports.
• Strong communication skills with children, young people, and families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits and working pattern

• Competitive salary based on experience with annual reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday).
• Private healthcare and a company laptop with IT support.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy.
• Private and collaborative working environment with a values-led culture.
• Flexible working options; full-time or part-time, including hybrid/remote possibilities.

Other

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Hybrid/Remote