Psychologist - Exeter

RGH-Global Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychological care practice in the UK is seeking a Psychologist (ADOS-2) to conduct diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD. This hybrid position requires HCPC registration and experience with children. Responsibilities include writing reports and potentially supervising junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £110,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental assessments required.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments.
• Write assessment reports professionally and timely.
• Supervise and support junior staff as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

Diagnostic assessments

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Education

Qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/or ADHD

Job description

Job Title: Psychologist (ADOS-2) - Exeter

Location: Exeter, Devon EX1 (Hybrid 1-2 days minimum)

Role: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (Part Time Open to Discussion)
Salary: £55,000 - £110,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland.

They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on HSE / NHS contracts.

The Role

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via HSE / NHS Patient choice and their GP.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but you must still be able to attend the office.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/ or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the HSE / NHS via GP referral.

The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis
• Ideally ADOS-2 / ADI-R trained
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in report writing and record keeping
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/ or ADHD