Psychologist - Norwich

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

Job summary

A healthcare practice specializing in psychological assessments seeks a qualified Psychologist to conduct diagnostic evaluations for autism and ADHD. The role offers hybrid working options and requires effective report writing and support of junior staff. Candidates must be CORU / HCPC registered and have experience with children and young people. The position is based in Norwich, with salaries ranging from £55,000 to £110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience working in a clinical setting with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Write professional assessment reports and recommendations.
• Support and supervise junior staff members.

Skills

Conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

CORU / HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Additional qualifications in autism and/or ADHD

Job description

Job Title: Psychologist (ADOS-2) - Norwich

Location: Norwich, Norfolk (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £110,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

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 or remote 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. Hybrid roles are available to attract candidates with differing levels of experience and geographical locations- including senior roles.

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

• CORU / 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