We are currently looking for two experienced Clinical Psychologists to undertake specialist autism and ADHD assessments in Worcestershire.
The role will involve completing comprehensive ADOS-2 autism assessments and ADHD diagnostic assessments, contributing to clinical formulations and producing detailed diagnostic reports for both adults and children.
The client ideally wants clinicians who can commit to full-time hours, with a preference for face-to-face working. However, fully remote working can be considered for particularly experienced clinicians with the right neurodevelopmental assessment background.
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessor
Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid / Remote Considered)
Contract: Full-Time
Positions Available: 2
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Face-to-face and remote
Frequency: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £65–£80 per hour (Face-to-Face) / £55–£70 per hour (Remote), depending on experience
Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com
You will be responsible for undertaking specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for adults and children presenting with potential autism and ADHD.
The role will involve conducting structured diagnostic assessments, gathering detailed developmental histories, developing clinical formulations and producing comprehensive reports to support diagnostic outcomes.
Your duties will include:
• Conducting comprehensive ADOS-2 assessments for individuals presenting with suspected autism.
• Undertaking detailed ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults and/or children.
• Using recognised structured assessment tools, including DIVA-5 and Young DIVA where appropriate.
• Reviewing referral information, developmental histories and relevant clinical documentation.
• Conducting detailed clinical interviews and gathering information from families, carers and other relevant professionals.
• Assessing social communication, interaction, behavioural patterns and developmental presentations.
• Exploring attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and functional impairment in ADHD presentations.
• Scoring and interpreting relevant diagnostic assessment tools.
• Considering differential diagnoses and co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions.
• Developing comprehensive clinical formulations and diagnostic opinions.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary discussions and diagnostic decision-making.
• Producing detailed clinical reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Providing feedback to individuals and families regarding assessment outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring assessments meet relevant clinical and professional standards.
The client ideally wants clinicians who can commit to a full-time working arrangement, with face-to-face assessments being the preferred option.
For clinicians undertaking face-to-face work, the proposed working pattern will alternate between two weeks:
Week 1:
• 2 days working from the Worcestershire office.
• 3 days working remotely from home.
Week 2:
• 3 days working from the Worcestershire office.
• 2 days working remotely from home.
This pattern will then alternate on an ongoing basis.
Remote Working Consideration
Fully remote working can also be considered depending on the clinician’s experience and suitability.
Candidates with particularly strong experience in autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments, including the administration of ADOS-2 and structured ADHD assessment tools, will be considered for remote arrangements.
This opportunity is suited to experienced Clinical Psychologists with a strong background in neurodevelopmental assessments.
To be considered, you will need:
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Active HCPC registration.
• Significant experience conducting autism and ADHD assessments.
• Formal training and demonstrable experience administering and scoring ADOS-2.
• Strong experience completing ADHD diagnostic assessments.
• Experience using structured ADHD assessment tools such as DIVA-5 and/or Young DIVA.
• Experience working with adults and/or children presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Strong understanding of autism and ADHD diagnostic criteria.
• Experience considering differential diagnoses and co-occurring presentations.
• Excellent clinical formulation and report-writing skills.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a full assessment caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with individuals and families.
Candidates with experience across both adult and children’s neurodevelopmental pathways would be particularly attractive.
You will also need:
• Active HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS (with appropriate workforce coverage).
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• Relevant ADOS-2 and ADHD assessment training.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Ability to comply with confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Two full-time opportunities available.
• Competitive rates of £65–£80 per hour for face-to-face work.
• Remote rates of £55–£70 per hour, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a combination of office and home working.
• Fully remote working considered for suitably experienced clinicians.
• Opportunity to undertake specialist autism and ADHD assessments.
• Assessments covering both adults and children.
• Flexible working arrangements depending on experience.
• ASAP start available.
If you are an experienced Clinical Psychologist with strong ADOS-2 and ADHD assessment experience and are interested in a full-time opportunity in Kidderminster, please get in touch.
Contact Eric Lopes on 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com to discuss the opportunity further.