Job responsibilities
POSITION: Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician (Autism and ADHD Assessments)
REQUIREMENT: To provide high quality Autism and ADHD assessments for children
AVAILABILITY: Open to part time and full time, employed or consultancy options available
LOCATION: Hereford/Worcester - the number of days in Hereford/Worcester likely to be 1-3 days per week with some flexibility
REMUNERATION: Competitive, depending on experience
United by our vision. Leading with empathy. Pioneers in curiosity.
Healios exists to bring exceptional healthcare to anyone, anytime, anywhere. We have digitised entire clinical pathways, and offer face to face services in Worcester and Hereford, enabling children, adults and families to receive and seamlessly transition between clinical services.
Innovation is at the heart of what we do as we strive to be the leading provider of neurodevelopmental and associated mental health services.
Great minds don't think alike
From our talented tech teams to our standout clinical expertise, were bringing great minds together to build more accessible services. We embrace diversity, and that includes how and when clinicians work. We have introduced a flexible network model for experienced clinicians to join us on an associate basis, enabling you to deliver exceptional care in a way that suits you.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering Autism and ADHD assessment services for children at our on-site facilities in Hereford and Worcester.
What you need to have
Essential:
Clinical registration with HCPC or full GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK/on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics or Community Child Health
Demonstrable expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
Familiarity with autism diagnostic frameworks (e.g. DSM-5, ICD-11)
Experience in ADHD assessment and management
An excellent understanding of ADHD presentation
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team
Awareness and adherence to NICE guidelines for autism and ADHD assessments
Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to ethical, evidence-based care
Trained in standardised tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R)
Desirable:
PRE- EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
You will need an Enhanced (Child & Adult Workforce) DBS certificate registered with the DBS update service. You will be asked to provide two professional references as a minimum and a professional registration check will be conducted.
You will also be required to confirm details of supervision aligned to the standards outlined by your professional regulatory body.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Were glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process and we're always learning about different accessibility needs to ensure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our onboarding process. You can read more about Healios being an Inclusive Employer on our Notion page
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Do the right thing is one of our core Healios values. And building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported is absolutely the right thing to do. Whether were developing a new service line or enhancing one of our products, we need people with different skills, backgrounds, identities and perspectives to ensure our innovations will work for the children and young people we are here to serve. By embracing diversity, we can deliver better care experiences and outcomes, while tackling the inequalities in healthcare provision that exist today.
