Practitioner Psychologist - Autism/ ADHD Assessor

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Exeter seeks a Clinical Psychologist to contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments for autism and ADHD. The role offers hybrid working options and a commitment of at least three days a week. Candidates must hold HCPC registration and have experience in this field. Competitive salary from £49,000 to £79,000 per year, alongside generous benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlement

Private healthcare support

Company events and team collaboration

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Minimum 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Trained in diagnostic tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver compassionate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Conduct structured observations during assessments.
• Complete remote developmental history interviews.
• Deliver clear feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD

Understanding of differential diagnosis

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

Trained in diagnostic tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R

Effective time management

Team collaboration skills

Written communication skills for clinical reports

Strong interpersonal skills with families

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Overview

At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower our clinicians with the tools and support they need to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. 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 is within our Exeter team and is a hybrid position with part-time and full-time options, with a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

Main duties

• Contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to improved outcomes for families.
• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of the assessment process.
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Collaborate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, with senior clinician support where needed.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate, timely clinical reports with the aid of our tools.
• Provide supervision, offer consultations to colleagues, quality-check reports, and contribute to service development projects where applicable.
• Travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments (hybrid role).

About Us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to 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. Our award-winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 specialists provides NHS-funded assessments across the UK, with services expanding 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.

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Salary: Depending on experience £49,000 - £79,000 (per year)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

Location: Exeter (Regus, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QS)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Must hold 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 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained and experienced in diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
• Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the 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.

Travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments is required (hybrid role).

Qualifications And Experience

• Must hold 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.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained in diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families following assessments.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Why work with Evolve?

• Values-led culture focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days plus bank holidays) and a birthday day off.
• Private healthcare and IT support to enable remote working.
• Opportunities to contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, training, and research.
• Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families.

Legal and Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.