Job summary
Thisis an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluableassessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role where you will be able to travel to one of our clinics in either Harrogate, Norwich, Exeter and Huddersfield. This role is for a suitably qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, NMC registered nurse, GMC registered Paediatrician, Social Worker, Educational Psychologist, HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist who will workwithin the EvolveNeurodevelopmental Assessment Team for adults and Children referred for autismand/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.
Main duties of the job
Therole requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments includingdiagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected Autism and/ or ADHD usingestablished diagnostic tools. Assessments of Mental health conditions may alsobe required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.
Theclinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely andprofessional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations andinterventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising andsupporting junior staff members depending on experience.
About us
EvolvePsychology Services is an award winning, NHS and HSE approved independentpsychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr Laura Powling. Thecompany provides high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland,including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults andchildren as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and paroleboards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, andmedico-legal cases. We have a proven track record of providing high qualityassessments and delivering on NHS contracts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
HCPC registered PractitionerPsychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or
NMC registered nurse or
GMC registered Paediatrician
Neurodevelopmental practitionerexperience with specialist training as below
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Experience in conducting diagnosticNeurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ oradults
Experience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in aclinical setting
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteriaand appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD
Knowledge of differential diagnosis
Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained
Ideally QB Trained
Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills
Ability to work as part of amultidisciplinary team
Experience in report writing and recordkeeping
Additional qualifications in relevantareas of Autism and/ or ADHD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or
2. NMC registered nurse or
3. GMC registered Paediatrician
4. Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults
Desirable
5. Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained
6. Ideally QB Trained
Experience
Essential
7. Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults
8. Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD
9. Knowledge of differential diagnosis
10. Experience in report writing and record keeping
Desirable
11. Experience working with children and/ or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
12. Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/ or ADHD