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 a suitably qualified clinician working within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for adults and children referred for Autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.
Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. Hybrid roles must be able to travel to our clinic in Exeter to undertake face-to-face assessments.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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 a suitably qualified clinician working within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children 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, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or GMC registered Paediatrician
* Neurodevelopmental practitioner experience with specialist training
* 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
* 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or GMC registered Paediatrician
* Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/Specialist developmental assessments with children and/or adults
* Ideally ADOS-2/ADI-R trained
* Ideally QB Trained
Experience
* Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/Specialist developmental assessments with children and/or adults
* Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD
* Knowledge of differential diagnosis
* Experience in report writing and record keeping
* Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
* Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/or ADHD
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.
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