Speech & Language Therapist

Evolve Psychology; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous leave entitlement, including

28 days annual leave plus bank ...

Private healthcare

Company laptop

On-call IT support

Evolve Skills & Research Academy

Company events

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Evolve Psychology is seeking a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to advance comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, including autism and ADHD. You will conduct structured observations, participate in MDT discussions, and deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families, using smart reporting tools.

You should have at least one year of professional registration and experience diagnosing autism/ADHD in youth; strong report writing and collaboration

Qualifications

• Mandatory 1 year registration with HCPC/NMC/GMC or Social Work England.
• At least 1 year diagnosing autism/ADHD in children/young people.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
• Excellent time management and caseload organisation.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Conduct remote developmental history interviews via Zoom.
• Participate in MDT diagnostic discussions with senior clinicians.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports and diagnostic formulations.
• Meet service KPIs and participate in supervision where applicable.
• Travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments (hybrid).

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Education

HCPC registration

NMC registration

GMC registration

Social Work England registration

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

About Evolve Psychology

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

The Role

At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support, to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families. You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you’ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families. We have full-time and part-time roles availabile, with 3 days being the minimum commitment needed.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
• Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
• Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
• Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs)
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only)

Our Ways of Working:

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
• Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improveefficiency
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
• In-houseIT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as: HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist. NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children’s Nurse. GMC – Medical Practitioners. Social Work England – Social Worker.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
• Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
• Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why work with Evolve?

• A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills
• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
• A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research
• Company events
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families