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 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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.