Occupational Therapist

NHS; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner for its Norwich clinic. This hybrid role requires conducting pediatric autism and ADHD assessments and engaging in multidisciplinary team discussions. Candidates must hold professional registration and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000–£55,000, generous leave, and professional development opportunities. Applicants with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave entitlement

Private healthcare

Company laptop

On-call IT support

Continued professional development

Values-led culture focusing on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Minimum 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.
• Effective time-management and caseload organisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations and remote developmental history interviews.
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and provide clear feedback to families.
• Produce accurate, evidence‑based clinical reports.
• Meet service Key Performance Indicators efficiently.
• Deliver clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to the Norwich clinic base for in‑person assessments.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Overview

Join Evolve Psychology at our Norwich Clinic as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner. This hybrid role involves clinic-based and remote work, with full‑time or part‑time options (minimum three days per week). You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS‑funded referrals and private pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations and remote developmental history interviews.
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and provide clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate, evidence‑based clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations.
• Work efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators.
• Deliver clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to the Norwich clinic base as required for in‑person assessments (hybrid only).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 1 year professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Minimum 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, etc.
• Effective time‑management and caseload organisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £30,000–£55,000, based on experience with annual reviews.
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days + bank holidays, birthday day off).
• Private healthcare, company laptop, and on‑call IT support.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Access to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy for research, training and service development.
• Values‑led culture focused on clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.