Clinical Team Lead - Neurodevelopmental Assessments
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 for the Digital Team and is a remote position. In this role, you will work closely with the Digital Team Manager to support the smooth running of our remote team, ensuring timely and accurate assessments that lead to meaningful outcomes for families. You will contribute to team leadership, including line management of a small group of staff, mentoring, and skills development, as well as supporting recruitment, quality assurance of clinical reports, and the resolution of operational or client-related issues. You will also have the opportunity to conduct diagnostic assessments yourself, offering both clinical expertise and leadership within a collaborative, supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of a busy neurodevelopmental remote team, ensuring smooth coordination between clinicians, administrative staff, and families. You will liaise with the Bookings team to manage client-specific requirements, troubleshoot logistical challenges such as clinician absences, and help resolve complaints or support families through the appeals process.
You will provide leadership and mentorship within the team, supporting onboarding, ongoing skills development, and identifying training needs. This includes line management of a small group of clinicians and offering clinical guidance in complex cases. You will work closely with the Team Manager to monitor resources, identify gaps in clinical processes, contribute to developing new tools or procedures, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
Additionally, you will support recruitment and participate in interviews for clinical roles, conduct quality assurance checks on diagnostic reports to ensure professional standards, and deliver high-quality assessments yourself. Your combined focus on clinical excellence, team leadership, and operational support will help ensure accurate diagnoses and effective outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
About us
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to combine care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence with no compromise. What began as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into a national independent psychology service, providing NHS-funded assessments across the UK and, since 2023, in Dublin. We are clinician-founded and led, fully registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society, CORU, PSI, and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. 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. Guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity, we are growing sustainably, with clinics across the UK and Ireland and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful impact in every service we provide.
Job responsibilities
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our aim is to redefine clinical and forensic psychology practice by integrating care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence without compromise.
What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has expanded into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to improve access, and expanded neurodevelopmental services across the UK.
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Our team of over 100 experts is award-winning and dedicated to high standards.
What sets Evolve Psychology apart
* Leadership by Dr Laura Powling: a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years of NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental experience, providing deep clinical insight and leadership.
* Specialisation in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments: delivering high-quality, person-centred services backed by NHS contracts across the UK.
* Focus on clinical quality and impact: evidence-based, multidisciplinary assessments designed to support the whole person beyond just diagnosis.
* Opportunities beyond assessment: contributing to training, research, neuroinclusion initiatives, and raising awareness for neurodivergent individuals.
* Values-led culture: driven by compassion, clarity, and integrity in all interactions.
* Sustainable growth: expanding with purpose, maintaining quality across clinics in the UK and Ireland, and a growing digital presence.
The role
At Evolve Psychology Services, we support our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care to children, young people, and their families.
You will join a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference through high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD via NHS and private pathways. You will work closely with the Team Manager to ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that facilitate appropriate support and positive outcomes.
You will be responsible for:
* Supporting daily operations of the clinic
* Coordinating with the Bookings team to meet client-specific assessment requirements
* Problem-solving logistical challenges such as clinician absences
* Supporting families through the appeals process and managing complaints
* Providing clinical support during onboarding and ongoing team development
* Identifying and resolving gaps in clinical processes in collaboration with the Team Manager
* Monitoring resources and developing new tools to enhance clinic operations
* Escalating issues for timely resolution
* Offering support in multidisciplinary team meetings for complex cases
* Identifying training needs within the team
* Line managing a small group of clinicians/assistants/support workers
* Conducting quality assurance on diagnostic reports for accuracy and standards
* Delivering high-quality diagnostic assessments alongside leadership responsibilities
* Participating in the interview process for clinical roles with HR and the Team Manager
Our Ways of Working:
Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and boost clinical impact, supported by:
* In-house electronic health record system
* Continuous system improvements based on staff feedback
* Ongoing training and onboarding in all systems
* In-house IT and operational support
Qualifications and experience
* Minimum of 3 years' registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England
* Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people (minimum 2 years)
* Experience in clinical supervision and supporting service delivery
* Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental conditions
* Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD
* Trained in diagnostic tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Effective communication skills for liaising with stakeholders
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Why work with Evolve?
Join a values-driven team committed to transforming neurodevelopmental care in the UK. We offer:
* A culture prioritising clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing
* Ongoing professional development, supervision, and reflective practice
* Competitive salary with annual reviews and pension contributions
* Generous leave, including 28 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Private healthcare
* Company equipment and IT support for remote work
* Opportunities for training, research, and contributions beyond clinical work
* Company events and a passionate multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Experience
* At least 2 years conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
* Experience in clinical supervision and supporting service delivery
Qualifications
* Registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England for at least 3 years
* Experience with diagnostic tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with legal requirements.
Salary range: £43,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
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