[Hiring] Practitioner Psychologist - Neurodiversity and Psychological Services @Spectrum Life

Role Description

Are you passionate about neurodiversity, mental health and inclusive practice? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of autistic people and those with ADHD?

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HCPC-registered Psychologist to join our expanding Neurodiversity Assessment Service, delivering high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism, ADHD, and combined AuDHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults. This is a fully remote role, operating within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. All assessments are conducted in line with NICE and in line with DSM-5, and ICD-11 diagnostic frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults through virtual/remote platforms, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
  • Administer, score, and interpret specialist neurodiversity assessment tools, including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, as well as validated ADHD assessment measures.
  • Conduct thorough initial Neurodiversity Consultations, clarifying presenting concerns, priorities and individual goals in a collaborative, person-centred manner.
  • Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary formulations, integrating information from multiple sources including developmental history, observation, standardised assessment, and collateral information.
  • Undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments in line with relevant UK legislation and organisational procedures, with particular attention to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Identify and communicate relevant reasonable accommodations across educational, workplace, and community settings.
  • Produce high-quality written assessment reports that present complex clinical information in a clear, accessible, and strengths-based manner, suitable for individuals, families, and professional stakeholders.
  • Deliver clear, sensitive, and neuroaffirmative feedback sessions to individuals and families following assessment completion.
  • Hold a designated caseload, acting as lead practitioner and guiding clients through their assessment journey from initial consultation to post-diagnostic support.
  • Collaborate closely with MDT colleagues — including SLTs, OTs, and fellow psychologists — to ensure integrated, person-centred assessment formulations.
  • Provide formulation‑led psychological intervention, managing risk, outcomes, and treatment progression in line with clinical need.
  • Conduct psychological assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and appropriate onward pathways.
  • Support the Clinical Manager in day-to-day service operations, including outcomes monitoring, quality assurance, and clinical governance activities.
  • Liaise with external agencies including education, health, and social care services as required.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, or Educational).
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • Minimum 2 years post-HCPC registration experience, including neurodiversity assessment experience.
  • Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADOS-2 administration and interpretation.
  • Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADI-R administration and interpretation.

Requirements

  • Experience conducting neurodiversity assessments across the lifespan, with awareness of age-related presentation differences.
  • Experience producing comprehensive neurodiversity assessment reports, including recommendations and reasonable accommodations.
  • Experience providing post-diagnostic feedback to individuals and families.
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team.
  • Experience of biopsychosocial and systemic formulation of neurodevelopmental presentations.
  • Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines relevant to Autism (NG142, NG228) and ADHD (NG87).
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for Autism and ADHD.
  • Knowledge of co-occurring conditions (e.g. anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental trauma) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental presentations.
  • Knowledge of reasonable adjustments legislation (Equality Act 2010) and their application in educational and workplace settings.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and risk frameworks relevant to children, young people, and adults in the UK.
  • Experience delivering remote/virtual assessments to children (7+) and/or adults.

Benefits

  • Part-time permanent contract at 32hrs per week.
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
  • Fully remote working.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • 24/7 EAP and a wide range of health and wellbeing supports.
  • Monthly clinical supervision from a specialist in neurodiversity.
  • A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Training and continuing professional development opportunities, including specialist neurodiversity assessment tools.
  • The opportunity to work in a neuroaffirmative way and contribute to a meaningful shift in how neurodiversity is understood and supported.
  • The chance to contribute to the development of an innovative, digital-first neurodiversity service.
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