Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS-approved practice as a valued Practitioner Psychologist in Exeter, focusing on neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism. This hybrid role offers ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression, providing a supportive environment to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and CPD

Clinical Supervision

Company Benefits and Discounts

Birthday day off

Company Events

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience with Autism assessments for children and adults.
• Knowledgeable in differential diagnosis and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism.
• Write detailed assessment reports with recommendations.
• Supervise and support junior staff depending on experience.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Additional qualifications in Autism

Tools

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Join Evolve Psychology Services and play a key role in providing essential neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll conduct diagnostic assessments for Autismusing established tools. This is a hybrid role in Exeter. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking to develop further in your career, we offer a flexible and supportive environment, including full ongoing training, clinical supervision, and the chance to contribute to high-quality NHS referrals. If you're a dedicated professional looking for a fulfilling role with generous benefits, and opportunities for growth, Evolve is the place for you!

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be an essential part of the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, conducting comprehensive assessments and making a real difference to the lives of fchildren and adults with suspected Autism. Below are the main duties associated with the role:

Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults, focusing on Autism.

Use established diagnostic tools to assess and diagnose neurodevelopmental conditions.

Write detailed, professional assessment reports, providing clear recommendations and interventions.

Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and thorough assessments.

Support and supervise junior staff members, depending on your level of experience.

Ensure that all assessments and reports are completed timely and to a high standard.

Occasionally travel to Exeter for face-to-face assessments as part of a hybrid role.

About us

Evolve Psychology Services is an award-winning, NHS and HSE-approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr. Laura Powling. We are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments for adults across the UK and Ireland. Our expertise spans neurodevelopmental assessments for conditions such as Autism and ADHD, and we offer expert witness assessments in areas such as criminal law, family law, and immigration law.

At Evolve, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere, where everyones expertise is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. As part of our multidisciplinary team, youll work alongside experienced clinicians who are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our clients. We take pride in our flexible work environment, offering hybrid roles to support a balanced work-life structure.

We are committed to your development, offering ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression. As an integral part of our team, youll enjoy generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and company benefits and discounts. At Evolve, we value work-life balance and celebrate our team with company events and a birthday day off.

Joining Evolve means becoming part of a forward-thinking, dynamic, and compassionate team that is making a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Job responsibilities

Company Description

Evolve Psychology Services is an award winning, NHS and HSE approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr Laura Powling. The company provides 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. We have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on NHS contracts.

Role Description- full and part time vacancies available

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

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 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.

Salary-dependent upon professional qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
• Neurodevelopmental practitioner experience with specialist training as below
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and adults
• Experience working with children and adults 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
• Pension
• Generous Annual Leave allowance
• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision
• Birthday day of/ day in lieu
• Company benefits and discounts
• Company events
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Clinical Supervision integral to the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist or equivalent.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism.
• ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R trained
• Additional qualifications in Autism or related areas.

Experience

• Experience conducting diagnostic autism assessments for Adults
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional reports.
• Experience working with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Experience with ADHD assessments would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.