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.
About this role
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, Norwich, Harrogate, Huddersfield & Digitally for a suitably qualified clinicians working within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children and adults referred for Autism and/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.
This is a hybrid role and the applicant must be able to travel to Exeter, Norwich, Harrogate, or Huddersfield. We are looking for clinicians who are occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, learning disability nurses, or mental health nurses.
What you'd be doing
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.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist,
* Occupational Therapist 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
* 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
Dependent upon professional qualifications and experience.
Listen to Amanda explain what it's like to work for Evolve, and the opportunities we have to offer
Why choose us
Expertise and credibility
I am passionate about promoting neuro-affirmative practice, including recognising and celebrating people's unique strengths and differences. I get to meet lots of wonderful individuals and be part of their journey with us at Evolve.
Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Speech and Language Therapist
I love working at Evolve knowing that everyday we have an opportunity to have a positive impact on the families we work with, and I get to be part of a fantastic team.
Business Administrator
I enjoy the variety that working with Evolve brings. One day I will be observing a young person in a secondary school and the next I could be assessing in a clinic with a five year old.
#J-18808-Ljbffr