Overview
At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower clinicians with tools and support to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways. This role, within our Exeter team, is hybrid with part-time and full-time positions and a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
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 where 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.
* Provide clinical supervision (where applicable).
* Contribute to service development projects and quality assurance where appropriate.
* Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role).
About Us
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, we are clinician-founded and led, registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society. We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults, with NHS contracts and private pathways across the UK. We offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro-inclusive initiatives, guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity.
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.
* High-quality, person-centered assessments backed by NHS contracts and Right to Choose across the UK.
* Commitment to clinical quality and real impact with multidisciplinary, evidence-based assessments.
* Opportunities to contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, training, and research collaborations.
* Values-led culture emphasizing compassion, clarity, and integrity.
* Growing with clinics across the UK and Ireland, supported by a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts.
Qualifications And Experience
* Must hold HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (e.g., Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychologist).
* Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people.
* Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
* In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
* Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
* Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
* Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports.
* Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Why Work With Evolve?
* A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
* Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support ongoing development of clinical skills.
* Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
* Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a birthday day off.
* Private healthcare to support physical and mental health.
* A company laptop and on-call IT support for seamless remote working.
* Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
* Company events and access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and a DBS disclosure check.
* UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* Employer: Evolve Psychology Services, Regus, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QS. Website: https://evolvepsychology.org
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