Job summary This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role where you will need to attend Norwich Clinic for face to face assessments. This role is for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist who will work within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for Children and Young People referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP. Main duties of the job The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children including assessments for ADHD and/or Autism as part of a multidisciplinary team. These assessments may include some or all of the following: Parental interviews to explore the young persons developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include the ADI-R, ACE, ACE or Young DIVA assessments. 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required) QB check Cognitive Assessments (dependent upon professional background) School observations Liaison with schools and other professionals Additional psychometrics Multidisciplinary team meetings Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessments 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. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £30,000-£55,000 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number E0309-25-0010 Job locations Cavell House, Stannard Place St Crispins Road Norwich NR3 1YE Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities About the job 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. Role Description- full and part time vacancies available 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 Norwich 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. Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but this is a hybrid role. Hybrid roles must be able to travel to locations in Norfolk and Waveney ICB- including Norwich 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 NMC registered nurse 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 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 Benefits Pension Generous Annual Leave allowance Full ongoing training and clinical supervision Birthday day of/ day in lieu Company benefits and discounts Company events Ongoing training and CPD Clinical Supervision integral to the role Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Paediatrician Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Desirable Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained Ideally QB Trained ExperienceEssential 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 Desirable 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 Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities About the job 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. Role Description- full and part time vacancies available 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 Norwich 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. Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but this is a hybrid role. Hybrid roles must be able to travel to locations in Norfolk and Waveney ICB- including Norwich 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 NMC registered nurse 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 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 Benefits Pension Generous Annual Leave allowance Full ongoing training and clinical supervision Birthday day of/ day in lieu Company benefits and discounts Company events Ongoing training and CPD Clinical Supervision integral to the role Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Paediatrician Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Desirable Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained Ideally QB Trained ExperienceEssential 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 Desirable 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 Person Specification Experience Essential 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 Desirable 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 Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Paediatrician Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Desirable Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained Ideally QB Trained Person Specification Experience Essential 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 Desirable 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 Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Paediatrician Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Desirable Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained Ideally QB Trained 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Evolve Psychology Services Address Cavell House, Stannard Place St Crispins Road Norwich NR3 1YE Employer's website https://evolvepsychology.org (Opens in a new tab)