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.
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. We have full-time and part-time roles availabile, with 3 days being the minimum commitment needed.
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 improveefficiency
- Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
- In-houseIT 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?
- 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
Speech & Language Therapist in England employer: Evolve Psychology
Evolve Psychology is an exceptional employer that prioritises clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing within a values-led culture. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive multidisciplinary team, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. The opportunity to contribute to innovative research and training initiatives further enhances the rewarding experience of working at Evolve Psychology.
