Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a leading practice providing high-quality assessments in the North East. You'll conduct diagnostic evaluations for children and be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to meaningful interventions based on your assessments. The role offers flexible working options and is suitable for a qualified clinician with a passion for neurodevelopmental health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Pension and generous annual leave allowance

Ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision

Birthday leave and company benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience conducting diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and assessment tools for Autism and ADHD is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD.
• Write assessment reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise and support junior staff members based on experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Report Writing

Diagnosis

Education

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

GMC registered Paediatrician

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

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Client:

EVOLVE PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES LTD

Location:

sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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.

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to children and families. The role will be based in a new clinic set to open in the North East to meet the growing demand for assessments. It is suited for a qualified clinician to join the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, providing Autism and/or ADHD evaluations for children referred through NHS Patient Choice and their GP.

Hybrid roles must be able to travel to locations in the North East to undertake face to face assessments.

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, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or
• GMC registered Paediatrician
• 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/ or adults
• Experience working with children and/ or 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
• ADOS-2 and/or 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

Why Join Evolve Psychology?

• Flexible working options
• Pension & generous annual leave allowance
• Ongoing training, CPD, and clinical supervision
• Birthday leave & company benefits
• Be part of a leading, innovative service making a real impact