Team Lead & Senior Clinician - ADHD and Autism Assessments

Evolve Psychology Services; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative psychological services provider in Norwich is seeking a Senior Clinician or Team Lead to oversee neurodevelopmental assessments. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, conducting high-quality assessments for autism and ADHD, mentoring staff, and improving clinical processes. Candidates should have extensive clinical experience and relevant professional registration. Join a values-led organization focused on delivering exceptional care and ensuring staff wellbeing, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous leave entitlement including annual leave and bank holidays

Private healthcare support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD.
• Experience delivering clinical supervision.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality clinical assessments and lead a team.
• Supervise and mentor clinicians with quality assurance checks.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Knowledge of diagnostic tools

Education

Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England

Minimum 3 years post-registration experience

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Team Lead / Senior Clinician / ADHD and Autism Assessments

Evolve Psychology Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Clinician or Team Lead to join our Norwich clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, specialising in autism and ADHD. The role combines direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities, including supervising clinicians, contributing to quality assurance, supporting operational workflows, and helping shape service development. You will play a key role in team coordination, problem-solving operational challenges, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and mentoring staff. You will participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, assist families through complex care pathways, and ensure timely, accurate assessments that lead to meaningful interventions. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to research, training, and service innovation, helping to advance neurodiversity awareness. Working at Evolve means joining a values-led organisation that prioritises clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing, with access to digital tools, professional development, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Main duties of the job

As Team Lead, you will provide high-quality clinical assessments and take on leadership responsibilities within the clinic. Key duties include conducting evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, supervising and mentoring clinicians, performing quality assurance checks on diagnostic reports, managing clinic workflows, and supporting recruitment by conducting interviews, onboarding, and staff development. You will liaise with families, multidisciplinary colleagues, and external stakeholders, resolve operational challenges, identify training needs, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will also support complex cases within MDTs, champion best practice, foster a collaborative, inclusive culture, and ensure clinical work is evidence-based, person-centred, and meets professional standards. Additionally, you will help optimise internal systems, digital workflows, and reporting processes to enhance clinic efficiency and maintain high-quality patient care, while promoting professional growth and maintaining a supportive environment for the team.

About us

Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology Services is a clinician-led, award-winning provider of neurodevelopmental and forensic psychological services across the UK. We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults, delivered through NHS contracts and private pathways. Our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts is guided by values of compassion, clinical excellence, and integrity. We combine evidence-based practice with innovative digital workflows, bespoke electronic health record systems, and ongoing professional development, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering meaningful, person-centred care. Evolve also offers opportunities to contribute to research, training, and raising awareness of neurodiversity. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and staff wellbeing, we aim to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families while creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Job responsibilities

About Evolve Psychology

At Evolve Psychology, we dothings differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychologybegan with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and forensic psychology meansin practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful, to bring care, connection,empathy and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a smallpractice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments hasblossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our firstNHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, androlled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK.

We are clinicianfounded and clinicianled, proudly registeredwith HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society and the RoyalCollege of Speech & Language Therapists. Were also award-winning, atestament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over100 experts.

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

• Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, aConsultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years experience across NHS,forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight andhands-on leadership to everything we do.
• We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia anddyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offeringa high-quality, person-centred service backed by NHS contracts and availablevia Right to Choose across the UK.
• We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speedor scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based,multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce adiagnosis.
• We offer more than assessment work. Ourclinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developingtraining, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, allpart of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support forneurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.
• We have a strong, values-led culture.Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our teaminteractions to the way we support families.
• Were growing sustainably, with purpose. Withclinics across the UK and Ireland, a growing digital presence, and amultidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, alwayskeeping quality at the centre.

The role

At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians withcutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: deliveringexceptional care to children, young people and their families.

Youll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary teamdedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youngpeople. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments forautism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and privatepathways. As a Team Lead, you will work closely alongside the TeamManager to support the wider team in delivering comprehensiveneurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses thatlead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

• Supportingday-to-day running of the clinic
• Liaisingwith the Bookings team to communicate and coordinate specific clientrequirements in preparation for assessments
• Problem-solving logistical issues associated with the running ofbusy clinics, (e.g. clinician absence, etc)
• Supportingclients and families through the appeals process and managing complaints alongsidethe Team Manager
• Offeringclinical support during onboarding of new clinical staff and supportingthe team with ongoing skills development
• Workingwith the Team Manager to identify and resolve gaps in clinical processes
• Monitoring resource needs and contributing to the development of newresources that will support and enhance the clinic
• Escalatingissues and working with the Team Manager to resolution
• Offeringsupport in MDTs for complex cases
• Identifying training needs withing the team
• Offer line management to a small group of clinicians/AssistantPsychologists/ Clinical Support Workers
• ConductingQuality Assurance checks on clinical diagnostic reports to ensureaccuracy, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
• Deliveringhigh-quality diagnostic assessments alongside team leadership andsupport responsibilities.
• Workcollaboratively with HR and the Team Manager to plan, coordinate, andparticipate in the interview process for clinical roles.

Our Ways of Working:

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admintime and enhance clinical impact.
• Acustom-builtelectronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
• Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employeefeedback to improve efficiency
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
• In-house ITand operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 3 years' professional registration withone of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social WorkEngland. Such as:
• HCPC ClinicalPsychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech andLanguage Therapist, Occupational Therapist
• NMC MentalHealth Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
• Social WorkEngland Social Worker
• Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnosticassessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
• Experience in delivering clinical supervision
• Experience supporting service delivery and workflowmanagement
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis inneurodevelopmental presentations
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autismand ADHD
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostictools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
• Effective time management and organisation skills tosupport the wider team, alongside managing personal caseload demands
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams acrossthe business
• Well-developed communication skills to liaise withdifferent stakeholders
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why work with Evolve?

• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated totransforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:
• A values-led culture where clinical excellence,compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinicalsupervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of yourclinical skills.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with annualsalary reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annualleave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare to support your physical andmental health.
• A company laptop and on-call IT support to enableseamless remote working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical workthrough the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training andresearch.
• Company events
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary teampassionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and theirfamilies.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
• Experience in delivering clinical supervision
• Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R or equivalent

Location

• Must be able to work in the Norwich clinic on a hybrid basis

Qualifications

• Professional registration with a recognised regulatory body (HCPC, NMC, GMC, Social Work England).
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration professional experience.
• Additional training in neurodevelopmental conditions or clinical leadership.

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.