Job summary Thisis an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluableassessments to families and adults.
This is a hybrid role where you will be able to travel to one of our clinics in either Harrogate, Norwich, Exeter and Huddersfield.
This role is for a suitably qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, NMC registered nurse, GMC registered Paediatrician, Social Worker, Educational Psychologist, HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist who will workwithin the EvolveNeurodevelopmental Assessment Team for adults and Children referred for autismand/ or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.
Main duties of the job Therole requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments includingdiagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected Autism and/ or ADHD usingestablished diagnostic tools.
Assessments of Mental health conditions may alsobe required.
Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.Theclinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely andprofessional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations andinterventions.
Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising andsupporting junior staff members depending on experience.
About us EvolvePsychology Services is an award winning, NHS and HSE approved independentpsychology and neurodevelopmental practice, founded by Dr Laura Powling.
Thecompany provides high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland,including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults andchildren as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and paroleboards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, andmedico-legal cases.
We have a proven track record of providing high qualityassessments and delivering on NHS contracts.
Job description Job responsibilities QualificationsHCPC registered PractitionerPsychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist orNMC registered nurse orGMC registered PaediatricianNeurodevelopmental practitionerexperience with specialist training as belowMust be eligible to work in the UKExperience in conducting diagnosticNeurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ oradultsExperience working with children and/or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in aclinical settingKnowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteriaand appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHDKnowledge of differential diagnosisIdeally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trainedIdeally QB TrainedExcellent written and verbalcommunication skillsAbility to work as part of amultidisciplinary teamExperience in report writing and recordkeepingAdditional qualifications in relevantareas of Autism and/ or ADHD Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or NMC registered nurse or GMC registered Paediatrician Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Desirable Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained Ideally QB Trained Experience Essential Experience in conducting diagnostic Neurodevelopmental/ Specialist developmental assessments with children and/ or adults Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for Autism and ADHD Knowledge of differential diagnosis Experience in report writing and record keeping Desirable Experience working with children and/ or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting Additional qualifications in relevant areas of Autism and/ or ADHD