Neurodevelopmental Assessment Practitioner

Job Description

Company Description
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.

Role Description- full and part time vacancies available
This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid or remote role located in Devon for a suitably qualified clinicians working within the Evolve Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for adults and Children referred for Autism assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. Multiple roles- both remote and hybrid roles with some in person work for hybrid roles are available to attract candidates with differing levels of experience and geographical locations- including senior roles. Hybrid roles must be able to travel to locations in Devon- likely Exeter for to undertake face to face assessments.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected Autism 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.

Salary -dependent upon professional qualifications and experience

Qualifications

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or
NMC registered nurse 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

Benefits
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