Psychologist (ADOS-2), Norwich
3 days ago
Norwich
Position: Psychologist (ADOS-2), Norwich Location: Norwich, Norfolk Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time and Part-Time Available) Working Pattern: Clinic-Based / Hybrid Salary: £45,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Opportunity: Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments RGH-Global are excited to present an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning, NHS approved independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice. This dynamic team delivers high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic assessments for children and young people, collaborating closely with NHS-funded referrals and private pathways to provide exceptional care. Role Overview We are seeking HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychologist) for full-time and part-time roles within our client's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team based in Norwich. This is an exciting and valuable clinic-based/hybrid position for suitably qualified clinicians working with children and young people referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient Choice and GP pathways. Our client equips their clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families. You'll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Working with digital workflows and smart report-writing tools, you'll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families. Key Responsibilities • Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process using ADOS-2, • Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom, • Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed, • Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families, • Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of smart tools, • Writing assessment reports in a timely and professional manner with appropriate recommendations and interventions, • Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), • Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable), • Additional responsibilities may be added depending on service needs and previous experience, such as consultation to other clinicians, quality checking assessment reports, or service development projects, • HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Educational Psychologist), • Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people, • Trained and experienced in the use of ADOS-2 (essential), • Experience with diagnostic tools such as ADI-R, • In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD, • Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations, • Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting, • 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, • Clinical supervision experience, • Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/or ADHD, • Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact, • A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research, • Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency, • Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems, • A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first, • Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills, • Competitive salary based on experience (£45,000 - £80,000 per annum), with annual salary reviews and pension contributions, • Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday, • Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health, • A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless working, • Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through training and research initiatives, • Company events, • Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact for families through high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments in a supportive, professional environment. Join an award-winning team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care.