Deliver Specialist Assessment Services in South West
We are a highly-regarded, expanding private paediatric neurodevelopmental practice in the South West, dedicated to providing bespoke, gold‑standard assessment services for children and adolescents presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention‑Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
We are seeking a team of exceptional and dedicated Clinical Psychologist (Counselling Psychologist with relevant experience) to join our collaborative, specialist team.
Opportunities Available
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
* Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Highly competitive hourly rate)
Scope of Work
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of self‑referred and professionally‑referred children and adolescents, focused on delivering high‑quality, outcome‑focused diagnostic assessments. Responsibilities include:
* Gold‑Standard Assessment & Formulation: Conducting comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments, primarily utilising tools such as the ADI‑R and ADOS‑2 for ASD, and structured clinical interviews / rating scales for ADHD.
* Complex Case Management: Synthesising information from parents, schools, and other professionals to produce clear, authoritative diagnostic reports and client‑centred formulations.
* MDT Collaboration & Consultation: Working closely with in‑house Consultant Paediatricians, Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialist Nurses, and other external professionals to ensure seamless, holistic client care that meets national diagnostic guidelines (e.g., NICE).
* Service Quality: Maintaining meticulous clinical records and contributing to the practice’s reputation for clinical excellence and professional standards in paediatric assessment.
* Flexibility: Opportunities to develop and run specialist parent support workshops or psychoeducational groups based on areas of expertise (ADHD / ASD).
Compensation & Structure
We believe in rewarding expertise and dedication with an industry‑leading package:
* Highly Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate.
* Focus on Clinical Work: Dedicated and highly competent administrative support is provided to handle all referrals, consent, scheduling, invoicing, and non‑clinical tasks.
* Premium Environment: Work from state‑of‑the‑art, child‑friendly private consulting rooms in a prime North London location, with hybrid working options available.
* Professional Development: Generous budget and protected time for continuous professional development (CPD), especially for specialist training (e.g., ADOS‑2 reliability training), and external clinical supervision.
Full‑time and part‑time applications are welcomed.
Essential Requirements
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
* A minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in a paediatric or CAMHS setting.
* Specific demonstrable experience in conducting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and/or ASD is preferred. Formal training in ADOS‑2 / ADI‑R is beneficial but can be supplied in‑house for the right candidate.
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