Overview
At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower our clinicians with the tools and support they need to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high‑quality, evidence‑based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways. This role will be within our Exeter Team and is a hybrid position; we offer part‑time and full‑time positions, with a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
Location: Exeter, UK (Regus, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter EX1 3QS). This is a hybrid role with potential for home/remote working as part of the service pattern. Salary is dependent on experience (£30,000 to £55,000).
Key Details
* Role: Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
* Team: Multidisciplinary
* Service focus: Autism and ADHD assessments (NHS-funded and private pathways)
* Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time; hybrid; minimum three days per week
* Contract: Permanent
Job Responsibilities
* Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process
* Conduct remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
* Participate collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians when needed
* Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families
* Produce accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of AI‑assisted tools
* Work efficiently to meet service KPIs
* Deliver clinical supervision (where applicable)
* Be able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in‑person assessments (hybrid role)
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, we are clinician‑founded and clinician‑led, HCPC registered and affiliated with the British Psychological Society, CORU, PSI and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. We provide NHS‑funded assessments across the UK and, since 2023, in Dublin. Our award‑winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts specialises in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults. We prioritise evidence‑based, person‑centred care that supports the whole individual, not just a diagnosis, and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro‑inclusive initiatives.
What sets Evolve Psychology apart?
* Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years of experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services
* Specialisation in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults
* Clinical quality and real impact; multidisciplinary, evidence‑based assessments that support the whole person
* Opportunities to contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy (training, neuroinclusive content, research)
* Values‑led culture guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity
* Growing sustainably with clinics across the UK and Ireland
Why Work with Evolve?
* Values‑led culture prioritising clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing
* Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice
* Competitive salary with annual reviews and pension contributions
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days + bank holidays) plus birthday day off
* Private healthcare
* Company laptop and on‑call IT support for remote working
* Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Minimum of 1 year of professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England (e.g., HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.)
* Essential: Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
* Essential: Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
* Essential: In-depth knowledge of DSM‑5 criteria for autism and ADHD
* Essential: Trained and experienced in diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc.
* Essential: Effective time management and caseload organisation
* Essential: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions
* Essential: Highly developed written language skills for high‑quality clinical reports
* Essential: Clear, compassionate communication with children, young people, and families
* Must be eligible to work in the UK
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and involves DBS disclosure
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration
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