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About Evolve Psychology At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise. What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including: • NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person), • Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person), • SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia, • Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services. What sets Evolve Psychology apart? • Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years’ experience across mental health, neurodevelopmental, psychological and forensic services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do., • NHS-accredited provider: Recognised for delivering high-quality services regionally and nationally across the UK., • Dedicated clinical leadership: Across all of our clinical pathways., • Gold-standard Assessments: We are compliant with NICE, BPS, and other national and international assessment standards., • Access to digital tools: Supporting assessment delivery, including electronic health record systems., • Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision., • Person-centred approach: We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis., • Beyond assessments: Clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Inter Skills & Research Academy - developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions, and workplaces., • Values-led culture: Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from team interactions to family support., • Sustainable growth: With clinics across the UK, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre. The role At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our 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 in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you’ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families. You will be responsible for: • Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process., • 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 our smart tools, • Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs), • Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable), • Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only) Our Ways of Working: • 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, • In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone Qualifications and experience • Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:, • HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, • NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children’s Nurse, • GMC – Medical Practitioners, • Social Work England – Social Worker, • Minimum of 1 years’ 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? Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer: • 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, 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 remote working., • Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research., • Company events, • Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Following a significant redesign, and a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive, Jersey CAMHS we are looking to recruit an additional consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will join the three existing consultants. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS with the launch of the service redesign and significant investment into the service. There is opportunity for private practice and a chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes. The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Catherine Keep (Consultant and Clinical Lead) on 01534 445030 or email or Dr Darren Bowring (Associate Director for Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing) on 01534 445030 or email or Richard Dyer (Head of Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing, CAMHS) on 01534 445048 or email . For a full job description please click here: ___ And as with many aspects of Island life, our Healthcare system is familiar enough for comfort but offers variances that mean our Consultants and patients have a different experience. A small Island community, we have one main hospital that acts as a hub with a small number of offsite facilities and the geography of our Island means there is a shorter commute for you. Find out more about relocating to Jersey ___ Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website here ___ From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. GMC Registration Applicants must have full current GMC registration, with a licence to practice and have attained specialist registration. The post holders will be expected to take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis and management of children and young people with significant mental health problems (up to the age of 18), the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to other agencies. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a special interest and could take a clinical lead in one of the following areas: • Eating Disorders, • Assessment & Crisis Intervention, • Neurodevelopmental Disorders, • Transition The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island. The CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in main central parish. The post-holder may also be required to see Children and Young People who have been admitted to Jersey General Hospital or Orchard Ward (mental health in-patient facility). In-patient Provision There is no designated inpatient provision on island but the team provide flexible intensive packages of care for children and young people with severe or complex mental health difficulties. The packages of care can be provided both for assessment and treatment working jointly with other services including Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Children’s Services (Social Care). Both the paediatric ward (Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard Ward) are used for young people who require admission to hospital. Robin Ward will admit young people up to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically responsible for young people admitted to Robin Ward and Orchard Ward under their care and will be expected to undertake reviews of these patients. All those under 16, and most under 18 admitted to Orchard Ward are cared for separately to the other in-patients if possible or are under continuous observation for safeguarding reasons. When necessary young people can be transferred to the UK for inpatient treatment. Person specification Essential Criteria Recognised Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration & License to Practice Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of this at the time of interview) or equivalent (which must be confirmed by GMC) Higher speciality training or equivalent experience Eligibility for Section 12 approval (Mental Health Law Approval) Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Section 12 approval or equivalent Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability Responsibilities and Expectations of the Postholders The post holder will be expected to: • Work with children and young people with acute mental health presentations including self-harm, suicidal ideation, low mood and psychotic symptoms and providing support to other members of the team in managing this group during periods of crisis., • Diagnose and manage common psychiatric disorders using both psychological and pharmacological therapies., • Work with young people with mental health problems who have a history of alcohol and substance misuse., • Provide consultation and liaison to other medical specialities, Education, Social Services and other agencies., • Develop and deliver training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care within the mental health services., • Participate and contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme., • Provide supervision for mental health and other professionals, and receive clinical supervision, • Liaise and work effectively with others who provide services to children and young people as appropriate., • Comply with Health and Care Jersey agreed policies and procedures., • Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service., • Participate in clinical governance activities and Quality Improvement including audit There is no requirement for Section 12(2) status and/or Approved Clinician status and/or DOL assessment. However the postholder will be required to attend training to become an Approved Practitioner under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 2016. Population and CAMHS Caseload • The population of Jersey at the end of 2024 was estimated to be 104,540 with approximately 22,910 under the age of 19., • The current number of cases open to CAMHS is 1885 end of 2025., • The total number of new referrals received in 2025 was 906, • The current postholder’s (locum) caseload is approximately 90. Most of the cases on the caseload will have an allocated care co-ordinator but there may be some exceptions to this. Most new assessments are undertaken by other members of the MDT, but some will require initial medical assessment. There are no fixed requirements for new assessments and follow up appointments. On average there maybe 1-2 new assessments per week and 15-20 follow up appointments, depending on the complexity of the cases and other commitments. Annual leave, Study leave and Job Plan • Consultants are entitled to 30 days of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years’ service (at Consultant level) plus bank holidays., • Study leave for the purpose of professional development should be applied for through the Clinical Lead and is approved by the Director of Medical Education. There is a generous study leave budget and there is an entitlement of 30 days every 3 years., • All consultants have a 10 PA contract for public work, which is non-negotiable. The final job plan will vary according to the successful appointees and be agreed by the Clinical Lead and Chief of Service and ratified by the Group Medical Director. The post holder’s job plan will be reviewed annually and will be appraised according to the current guidance. 1.5 - 2.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) consisting of: • 1 SPA for clinical learning and preparation for appraisal (including audit, weekly teaching sessions, case presentations, mortality reviews etc), • 1 SPA for managerial activities, service development and quality improvement (subject to agreement), • 0.5 SPA for other SPA activities tba Some SPAs will be annualised rather than represented in the weekly timetable.

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Lead Pastoral Support Practitioner.