Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner in Exeter to conduct autism and ADHD assessments. This hybrid role offers flexibility with clinic-based and remote work options. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, producing clinical reports and providing feedback to families. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of professional registration and experience with diagnostic tools. Excellent benefits include generous leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Company laptop with IT support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional registration.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured observations and developmental history interviews.
• Participate in MDT diagnostic discussions.
• Deliver feedback and produce clinical reports.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD

Strong communication skills

Time management

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Education

Professional registration (HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England)

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Job Summary

Join Evolve Psychology at our Exeter Clinic as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. This hybrid role allows a mix of clinic-based and remote work, with full‑time or part‑time applications considered (minimum three days per week). You’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS‑funded referrals and private pathways.

Main Duties

Conduct structured observations, developmental history interviews, participate in diagnostic discussions, produce accurate clinical reports, provide compassionate feedback to families, deliver supervision where applicable, meet service KPIs, and travel to the clinic base for in‑person assessments. Digital workflows and in‑house systems streamline admin.

About Evolve Psychology

Evolve Psychology is a clinician‑led, award‑winning independent service specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, the organisation employs over 100 experts, prioritises clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing, and offers generous leave, private healthcare, professional development and opportunities to contribute to research and training through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy.

Pay and Benefits

Salary £30,000 to £55,000 depending on experience. Permanent contract, full‑time or part‑time. Benefits include generous leave entitlement (28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday), private healthcare, pension contributions, a company laptop with on‑call IT support, opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, company events and a supportive, values‑led culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations.
• Conduct remote developmental history interviews via Zoom.
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports with diagnostic formulations.
• Work efficiently to meet service KPIs.
• Deliver clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to clinic base for in‑person assessments (hybrid role).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 1 year professional registration: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Minimum 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD in children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Experience with diagnostic tools: ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc.
• Effective time management, caseload organisation, multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Highly developed written communication for clinical reports.
• Compassionate, clear communication with families.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Why Work with Evolve?

A values‑led culture of clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing. Continued professional development, supervision and reflective practice. Competitive salary with annual reviews and pension contributions. Generous leave entitlement, private healthcare, company laptop with on‑call IT support, opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Research Academy, company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.