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Clinical Psychologist – Neurodiversity
Job summary
We are excited to share this opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic team. We are a progressive company, based in Kidderminster, running NHS services with a trauma-informed, holistic approach and have a committed approach to face-to-face assessments. Our belief is that families and individuals deserve our time and attention at this instrumental time in their lives to ensure that they get the very best outcome for them.
The successful candidate will join a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing NHS and independent neurodiversity assessments and support across the lifespan.
A key element of this role will entail being involved in comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments. You will play a key role in contributing to high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making.
We would welcome applications from enthusiastic Clinical Psychologists who are passionate about enhancing the lives of neurodivergent children and adults. This role could be offered on a preceptorship basis (Band 7-8a for the right candidate).
Not sure if you meet every requirement? We would still love to hear from you. We recognise that excellent clinicians come from a range of backgrounds. If you don’t meet every aspect of the person specification but feel you could be a great fit for our team, we’d be delighted to have an informal conversation with you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will bring advanced skills to offer high-quality psychological and neurodevelopmental input. This will include complex assessment, formulation, diagnostic decision-making, intervention, and consultation.
A key part of the role will involve leading and contributing to MDT discussions, supporting clear and collaborative diagnostic decision-making, and producing high-quality clinical reports. You will also support the development of integrated pathways to ensure consistent and seamless experiences of care for individuals and their families.
You will have the opportunity to further develop your supervisory and leadership skills, with experience of working collaboratively across MDTs. As part of our supportive and progressive team, you will contribute to a dynamic and compassionate service, ensuring that individuals and their families remain at the centre of care.
We believe that high-quality clinical work happens when clinicians are supported, trusted and given the time they need to do their best work.
About us
The Family Psychologist is an established multidisciplinary assessment and support service delivering NHS and independent neurodevelopmental, psychological and educational services across the Midlands and the UK.
Whilst we are an Independent Provider, we hold the NHS contract for Adult (16+) Autism Assessments as well as being a key Under 18’s Right to Choose provider for both Autism and ADHD within Herefordshire & Worcestershire. We are committed to the provision of accessible and inclusive services working to the NHS core values of: Working together for patients; Respect and dignity; Commitment to quality of care; Compassion; Improving lives: Everyone counts.
Beyond these values, we offer
- A warm, close-knit and supportive multidisciplinary team environment where collaboration is valued.
- An inclusive culture that recognises and supports individual strengths, needs and circumstances.
- A flexible and caring workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Encouragement and support to develop your skills, confidence and career within the role.
- A genuine commitment to your professional growth, with excellent learning, CPD and development opportunities.
- A commitment to comprehensive, face-to-face neurodevelopmental assessments, with quality and clinical excellence at the heart of our approach.
- A dedicated clinical office, offering a professional, confidential and welcoming space for your work.
- BUPA, Life Cover, Pension, 33 days leave, Christmas closedown, company away days, Wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be helping to deliver our NHS Adult Autism service as well as our NHS Under 18 Right to Choose offering. This is an interesting and varied role that has seen significant demand in line with the national trend. Resources are available when required to grow the service in line with any capacity restraints.
Our Adult Autism Pathway is well-established, and our team is committed to ensuring the individuals and families have the very best outcomes.
Our CYP Right to Choose Pathway is a newly established pathway within Hereford & Worcestershire. TFP are working with partners and stakeholders to continue to develop a Right to Choose service that these young people and their families can rely on. We are committed to ensuring the young person’s futures will not be prohibited or restricted by their neurodivergent profiles and are passionate about promoting a neuro-affirming community.
Person Specification
You will be a qualified (or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologist with a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals and their families across the lifespan. You will bring strong clinical skills, alongside a compassionate and supportive approach, to work collaboratively with others in the team.
You will have the knowledge and interest in neurodiversity and mental health to undertake assessments and deliver evidence-based outcomes, as well as supporting others in this work.
You will understand the importance of collaborative working with the individual and extended family including carers and schools to ensure the right clinical decision is made for the individual. To ensure this is achieved you will liaise with our Interventions and Safeguarding leads where appropriate to ensure a trauma-informed approach is at the centre of everything we do.
You will be an autonomous, reflective practitioner with strengths to bring to a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent, including a Masters level qualification if qualified prior to 1996)
- Current professional registration with the HCPC.
- A strong commitment to neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice.
Desirable
- Trained in neurodiversity assessment tools such as ADOS-2, DIVA and ADI-R
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed ability to synthesise complex clinical information from multiple sources into clear, coherent formulations, and communicate these effectively to service users, families, and professionals. Skilled in making autonomous clinical decisions, including in high-pressure situations, while recognising when to seek appropriate support.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills, with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, including during emotionally challenging situations and in line with organisational standards.
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Desirable
- Strong knowledge of current best practice in neurodiversity assessments, including the use of structured diagnostic tools such as the ADOS-2, Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside objective measures such as QbTest, and the ability to integrate clinical interview, observational, and assessment data into robust diagnostic conclusions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective, evidence-based and outcome-informed psychological work with neurodiverse individuals.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with service users, families and carers, including shared decision-making and the use of clinician- and patient-rated outcome measures. Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries, including contributing to and leading multi-professional and interagency meetings.
- Experience of working with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations across varying levels of complexity, maintaining professionalism in emotionally demanding situations. A strong track record in safeguarding children and young people, and in using equality, diversity, and inclusion frameworks within clinical, supervisory, and leadership practice.
- Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making while recognising when to seek support. Experience of providing clinical supervision and using service user feedback and data to inform service development and improve outcomes.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in assessing ADHD using structured clinical tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering and interpreting QbTest.
- Experience of completing autism assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website
Neurodiversity Practitioner
Job summary
As a Neurodiversity Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced assessment skills within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, undertaking comprehensive face-to-face neurodevelopmental assessments whilst helping to shape and develop innovative NHS services. We value clinical autonomy, protected assessment time and collaborative decision-making, enabling you to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will join a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing NHS and independent neurodiversity assessments and support across the lifespan.
A key element of this role will be undertaking comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, including assessment for ADHD and autism using structured tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA for ADHD and gold-standard autism assessment measures such as the ADOS-2, alongside contributing to high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making.
You will collaborate with and may provide supervision within our growing multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Education, Psychology and Social Work.
We would welcome applications from Registered Nurses – Child or Mental Health branch, Learning Disability, or equivalent qualification, who are passionate about enhancing the lives of neurodivergent children and adults.
Main duties of the job
As a Neurodiversity Practitioner, you will bring advanced skills to offer high-quality nursing perspectives and neurodevelopmental input. This will include complex assessment, formulation, diagnostic decision-making, intervention, and consultation as well as advocating for clients and their families.
You will undertake comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments using recognised tools such as the ADOS-2, Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering, scoring, and interpreting QbTest as part of a holistic assessment process.
A key part of the role will involve contributing to MDT discussions, supporting clear and collaborative diagnostic decision-making, and producing high-quality clinical reports. You will also support the development of integrated pathways to ensure consistent and seamless experiences of care for individuals and their families.
You will have the opportunity to further develop your supervisory and leadership skills, with experience of working collaboratively across MDTs. As part of our supportive and progressive team, you will contribute to a dynamic and compassionate service, ensuring that individuals and their families remain at the centre of care.
We believe that high-quality clinical work happens when clinicians are supported, trusted and given the time they need to do their best work.
You will be well supported by our Divisional Team Leaders, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Managing Director and other senior clinicians.
About us
The Family Psychologist is an established multidisciplinary assessment and support service delivering NHS and independent neurodevelopmental, psychological and educational services across the Midlands and the UK.
Whilst we are an Independent Provider, we hold the NHS contract for Adult 16+ Autism Assessments as well as being a key Under 18’s Right to Choose provider for both Autism and ADHD within Herefordshire & Worcestershire. We are committed to the provision of accessible and inclusive services working to the NHS core values of: Working together for patients; Respect and dignity; Commitment to quality of care; Compassion; Improving lives: Everyone counts.
Beyond these values, we offer
A warm, close-knit and supportive multidisciplinary team environment where collaboration is valued.
An inclusive culture that recognises and supports individual strengths, needs and circumstances.
A flexible and caring workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Encouragement and support to develop your skills, confidence and career within the role.
A genuine commitment to your professional growth, with excellent learning, CPD & development opportunities.
A commitment to comprehensive, face-to-face neurodevelopmental assessments, with quality and clinical excellence at the heart of our approach.
A dedicated clinical office, offering a professional, confidential and welcoming space for your work.
BUPA, Life Cover, Pension, 33 days leave, Christmas closedown, company away days, Wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be helping to deliver our NHS Under 18 Right to Choose offering. This is a dynamic role that has seen significant demand in line with the national trend. Resources are available when required to grow the service in line with any capacity restraints.
Our CYP Right to Choose Pathway is a newly established pathway within Hereford & Worcestershire. TFP are working with partners and stakeholders to continue to develop a Right to Choose service that these young people and their families can rely on. We are committed to ensuring the young person’s futures will not be prohibited or restricted by their neurodivergent profiles, and are passionate about promoting a neuro-affirming community.
You will be a Registered Nurse or equivalent registered practitioner with a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals and their families across the lifespan. You will bring strong clinical skills, alongside a compassionate and supportive approach, to work collaboratively with others in the team.
You will have the knowledge and skills in neurodiversity and mental health to undertake assessments and deliver evidence-based outcomes, as well as supporting others in this work.
You will understand the importance of collaborative working with the individual and extended family including carers and schools to ensure the right clinical decision is made for the individual. To ensure this is achieved you will liaise with our Interventions and Safeguarding leads where appropriate to ensure a trauma-informed approach is at the centre of everything we do.
You will be an autonomous, reflective practitioner with strengths to bring to a multi-disciplinary team.
We recognise the invaluable contribution that Neurodiversity Practitioners make to neurodevelopmental services and are committed to creating an environment where our team can thrive clinically, professionally and personally.
You will be well supported by our Divisional Team Leaders, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Managing Director and other senior clinicians.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered clinician with relevant governing body NMC, HCPC – Paediatric Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent qualification.
- A strong commitment to neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice.
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- QbTest trained (Interpretation and administration)
- DIVA and Young-DIVA with experience in conducting ADHD neurodiversity assessments using Young DIVA and DIVA.
- ADOS-2 trained, with experience in conducting neurodiversity assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with service users, families, and carers, including shared decision-making and the use of clinician- and patient-rated outcome measures. Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries, including contributing to and leading multi-professional and interagency meetings.
- Experience of working with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations across varying levels of complexity, maintaining professionalism in emotionally demanding situations. A strong track record in safeguarding children and young people, and in using equality, diversity, and inclusion frameworks within clinical, supervisory, and leadership practice.
- Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making while recognising when to seek support. Experience of providing providing clinical supervision and using service user feedback and data to inform service development and improve outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering comprehensive, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments across the lifespan, including holistic clinical assessment, risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrable experience in assessing ADHD using structured clinical tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering and interpreting QbTest.
- Experience of completing autism assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed ability to synthesise complex clinical information from multiple sources into clear clinical opinions and evidence-based diagnostic recommendations.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills, with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, including during emotionally challenging situations and in line with organisational standards.
- Strong knowledge of current best practice in neurodiversity assessments, including the use of structured diagnostic tools such as the, ADOS-2, Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside objective measures such as QbTest, and the ability to integrate clinical interview, observational, and assessment data into robust diagnostic conclusions.
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website
B4
About us:
The Family Psychologist is a multidisciplinary assessment and support service, providing a unique and comprehensive range of mental health, neurodevelopmental and educational services for children, young people and adults. We value collaboration, reflective practice and creating a supportive environment for both the individuals we work with and our team. As a growing and passionate service, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and providing a gold standard experience for every individual and family who accesses our service.
The Role: SPA Practitioner – Assistant Psychologist/Nurse Associate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Assistant Psychologist or Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join our passionate, committed, and expanding team at The Family Psychology Ltd service in Kidderminster, contributing to a developing Single Point of Access (SPA) for neurodevelopmental assessment.
This role will support the receipt, processing, screening, and triage of referrals, helping to ensure that children and young people are directed to the most appropriate assessment pathway in a timely and clinically informed way. You will play a key role in prioritising referrals according to clinical relevance, service criteria, and presenting need, while working closely with the clinical and administrative teams to support the smooth and efficient flow of referrals through the service.
The post is ideally suited to someone who is organised, thoughtful, and able to work within clear procedures while developing sound clinical judgement under supervision. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a supportive multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental service.
Key Responsibilities
Single Point of Access and Referral Management
- Receive, screen, and process incoming referrals from a range of sources.
- Check referrals for completeness and identify any missing or unclear information.
- Support the triage of referrals by reviewing clinical information and contributing to decisions about urgency, suitability, and appropriate assessment pathway.
- Prioritise referrals in order of clinical relevance, escalating complex, urgent, or high-risk cases to senior clinicians as appropriate.
- Allocate referrals to the correct pathway in line with service protocols.
- Maintain accurate records on clinical systems and ensure referral information is updated promptly.
- Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to support effective and timely referral progression.
Additional Clinical Support (where needed)
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Support the administration, scoring, and collation of standardised measures under supervision, including questionnaires and rating scales.
- Help gather and organise developmental history, background information, and collateral reports from families, schools, and other professionals.
- Support clinicians in preparing assessment materials and documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and feedback summaries under supervision.
Service Coordination and Efficiency
- Support the monitoring of referral-to-assessment timelines.
- Highlight delays, bottlenecks, or concerns within the pathway to senior staff.
- Help ensure referrals are processed in a timely, efficient, and clinically safe manner.
- Liaise sensitively with families and professionals to support the flow of information.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the SPA by working collaboratively with the wider team.
Service Evaluation and Governance
- Support data collection, audit, and service evaluation activity.
- Contribute to quality improvement work linked to referral management and pathway efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality, accurate record keeping, and compliance with safeguarding and governance processes.
- Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within the limits of your competence and seek supervision appropriately.
- Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice.
- Maintain awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions, assessment pathways, and relevant service processes.
- Promote neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and person-centred practice.
About the Team and What We Offer
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering neurodevelopmental assessment and therapeutic support to children, young people, and families. The service works across both NHS and Right to Choose and is committed to providing timely, high-quality, and person-centred care.
Our team includes clinicians and practitioners with expertise in autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma-informed practice, and psychological assessment. We work collaboratively to ensure referrals are screened, triaged, and progressed efficiently, with appropriate prioritisation based on clinical need and service criteria.
We offer a supportive working environment where learning, reflection, and professional development are encouraged. The post holder will benefit from regular supervision, access to relevant CPD, and opportunities to contribute to a developing Single Point of Access model that improves access, consistency, and flow through the service.
The service is committed to:
- Neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Trauma-informed and compassionate care.
- Safe, timely, and effective processing of referrals.
- Collaborative working with families, schools, and wider professionals.
- Ongoing service development, audit, and quality improvement.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Assistant Psychologist route: Good honours degree in Psychology, minimum 2:1,
or
- Nursing Associate route: Relevant Nursing Associate qualification and registration.
Experience
- Experience working with children, young people, or families in a clinical, educational, health, or support setting.
- Experience of working with sensitive information and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of administrative, coordination, or data-related tasks.
- Experience supporting structured processes or pathways.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of autism and ADHD.
- Ability to work within protocols and contribute to structured triage and referral screening.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills with children, families, and professionals.
- Confidence using IT systems inc: Excel, Word and OneDrive and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to recognise concerns, escalate appropriately, and work safely within scope of practice.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental approach.
- Reliable and well organised.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Reflective, open to feedback, and willing to learn.
- Awareness of own limitations and willingness to seek supervision and support.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within a Single Point of Access, referral management, or triage service.
- Experience supporting neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to autism and ADHD.
- Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes.
- Experience of working in a neurodevelopmental, CAMHS, or similar service.
This is a rewarding role with an attractive benefits package, including:
- 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas close down.
- Full BUPA cover, Life Assurance and wellbeing scheme.
- Salary sacrifice pension.
- Team away days and fun events.
- Free parking.
You must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check will be required.
JOBS
Clinical Psychologist or Registered Nurse
Job summary
We are excited to share this opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist (7 – 8a) or registered Nurse (Band 7) to join our dynamic team. We are a progressive company, based in Kidderminster, running NHS services with a trauma-informed, holistic approach and have a committed approach to face-to-face assessments. Our belief is that families and individuals deserve our time and attention at this instrumental time in their lives to ensure that they get the very best outcome for them.
The successful candidate will join a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing NHS and independent neurodiversity assessments and support across the lifespan.
A key element of this role will be undertaking comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, including assessment for ADHD and autism using structured tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA for ADHD and gold-standard autism assessment measures such as the ADOS-2, alongside contributing to high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making.
A central aspect of the role includes providing supervision to support our growing MDT, including experienced colleagues from Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Education, Psychology, and Social Work.
We would welcome applications from enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Psychologists, as well as appropriately qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (Child or Mental Health branch), who are passionate about enhancing the lives of neurodivergent children and adults.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in ADHD assessment and care, be confident working within neurodevelopmental pathways, and be keen to play a key role in the ongoing development of outstanding, neuro-affirming assessment and care.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Psychologist or suitably experienced Registered Nurse (within scope of practice), you will bring advanced skills to offer high-quality psychological and neurodevelopmental input. This will include complex assessment, formulation, diagnostic decision-making, intervention, and consultation.
You will undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments using recognised tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering, scoring, and interpreting QBTest as part of a holistic assessment process. You will also complete autism assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2, contributing to robust, evidence-based diagnostic outcomes.
A key part of the role will involve leading and contributing to MDT discussions, supporting clear and collaborative diagnostic decision-making, and producing high-quality clinical reports. You will also support the development of integrated pathways to ensure consistent and seamless experiences of care for individuals and their families.
You will have the opportunity to further develop your supervisory and leadership skills, with experience of working collaboratively across MDTs. As part of our supportive and progressive team, you will contribute to a dynamic and compassionate service, ensuring that individuals and their families remain at the centre of care.
As part of our collaborative ethos of leadership, you will be well-supported as you work together with colleagues to deliver a progressive and dynamic quality of care with clients, keeping them and their families at the forefront of everything that we do.
Overview of your organisation
The Family Psychologist is a multidisciplinary assessment and support clinic, providing a unique and varied mix of neurodiversity, mental health, and educational support across the Midlands and the UK.
As part of our close and supportive team, you will have opportunities for learning and development within a flexible and caring work environment.
Whilst we are an Independent Provider, we hold the NHS contract for Adult (16+) Autism Assessments as well as being a key Under 18’s Right to Choose provider for both Autism and ADHD within Herefordshire & Worcestershire. We are committed to the provision of accessible and inclusive services working to the NHS core values of: Working together for patients; Respect and dignity; Commitment to quality of care; Compassion; Improving lives: Everyone counts.
Beyond these values, we as a team are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, in which individual strengths, needs, and circumstances are well supported and you will be encouraged to develop and thrive within your role.
You will be well supported by our divisional team leaders, in-house Consultant and Senior Clinical Psychologists, as well as robust clinical supervision. You will work as a central part of our strong multi-disciplinary team, as well as having access to excellent CPD opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be helping to deliver our NHS Adult Autism service, as well as our NHS Under 18 Right to Choose offering. This is a dynamic role that has seen significant demand in line with the national trend. Resources are available when required to grow the service in line with any capacity restraints.
Our Adult Autism pathways are well-established, and our team is committed to ensuring individuals and families have the very best outcomes.
Our CYP Right to Choose Pathway is a newly established pathway within Hereford & Worcestershire. TFP are working with partners and stakeholders to continue to develop a Right to Choose service that these young people and their families can rely on. We are committed to ensuring the young person’s futures will not be prohibited or restricted by their neurodivergent profiles, and are passionate about promoting a neuro-affirming community.
Person Specification Job Description
You will be a qualified Clinical Psychologist or a Registered Nurse (Child or Mental Health branch) with a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals and their families across the lifespan. You will bring strong clinical skills, alongside a compassionate and supportive approach, to work collaboratively with others in the team.
You will have the knowledge and skills in neurodiversity and mental health to undertake assessments and deliver evidence-based outcomes, as well as supporting others in this work.
In this role you will be supported by our autism and ADHD leads, our Interventions and Safeguarding leads as well as the overarching support from our Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director.
You will understand the importance of collaborative working with the individual and extended family including carers and schools to ensure the right clinical decision is made for the individual. To ensure this is achieved you will liaise with our Interventions and Safeguarding leads where appropriate to ensure a trauma-informed approach is at the centre of everything we do.
You will be a reflective practitioner with strengths to bring to a multi-disciplinary team. You will have skills and knowledge to support team members through supervision and MDT meetings.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Assistant Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teachers, Social Workers and Mental Health Practitioners/Nurses from a diverse range of backgrounds. This provides an opportunity to work in a team with a strong multidisciplinary ethos as well as collaborating with colleagues in other divisions and working in partnership with other agencies.
Person Specification
Top of Form
Qualifications
Essential criteria
A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent, including a Master’s level qualification if qualified prior to 1996), or a relevant professional qualification as a Registered Nurse (Child or Mental Health branch).
Current professional registration with the HCPC or NMC is required.
ADOS-2 trained, with a minimum of two years’ experience in conducting ADHD assessments.
A strong commitment to neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice.
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive experience of delivering effective, evidence-based and outcomes-informed psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments across the lifespan, including risk assessment and management. Demonstrable experience in assessing ADHD using structured clinical tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering and interpreting QBTest. Experience of completing autism assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with service users, families, and carers, including shared decision-making and the use of clinician- and patient-rated outcome measures. Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries, including contributing to and leading multi-professional and interagency meetings.
Experience of working with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations across varying levels of complexity, maintaining professionalism in emotionally demanding situations. A strong track record in safeguarding children and young people, and in using equality, diversity, and inclusion frameworks within clinical, supervisory, and leadership practice.
Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making while recognising when to seek support. Experience of providing clinical supervision and using service user feedback and data to inform service development and improve outcomes.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
Highly developed ability to synthesise complex clinical information from multiple sources into clear, coherent formulations, and communicate these effectively to service users, families, and professionals. Skilled in making autonomous clinical decisions, including in high-pressure situations, while recognising when to seek appropriate support.
Demonstrates advanced communication skills, with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, including during emotionally challenging situations and in line with organisational standards.
Strong knowledge of current best practice in ADHD assessment, including the use of structured diagnostic tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside objective measures such as QBTest, and the ability to integrate clinical interview, observational, and assessment data into robust diagnostic conclusions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The closing date is 31 July 2026
To apply, please visit NHS Jobs or send your CV and covering letter to Becci Wilkins via careers@thefamilypsychologist.co.uk
We currently have no vacancies, but feel free to email your CV to careers@thefamilypsychologist.co.uk to register your interest in future opportunities with The Family Psychologist.
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