Job summary
Evolve Psychology Services is an an award winning independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice.
We hold an NHS contracts to deliver combined neurodevelopmental (Autism and ADHD) assessments on behalf of the NHS. We also undertake privately funded and insurance funded neurodevelopmental assessments across for the whole age span.
We are expanding our clinical team to support with Multidisciplinary Autism and/or ADHD neurodevelopmental assessments from our base in Huddersfield.
Applicants should have experience of working within Child and Adolescent Learning Disability and/ or Mental health Services and ideally experience of being part of a teams that undertake MDT Autism and ADHD assessments in line with N.I.C.E guidance for children as part of a 0-19 and/ or adult service.
The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, and Specialist practitioners.
Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role. Salary is dependent upon skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to support the team in undertaking face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults including assessments for ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team.
These role may include some or all of the following:
- Supporting interviews to explore the young persons/ clients developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- Observing 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required)
- Administering the QB Test
- Cognitive Assessments
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals as well as parents and young people
- Scoring and interpreting psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Attending Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Service Evaluation
- Data Audits
- Developing key service communications for parents and/ or young people/ clients
- Contributing to service databases
- Report writing: Contributions to Neurodevelopmental screening reports and contributions to full Neurodevelopmental Assessments, Cognitive Assessment reports etc
About us
Evolve Psychology Services is an award winning company. We are very proud that in May we won the Yorkshire Choice Awards: Independent Business of the Year 2022. In 2022 were were also finalists for Best Independent Business at the Harrogate Excellence in Business awards and have won other national awards for the high quality services we provide.
The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, Specialist CAMHS practitioners and support workers. We also have a core office team including a clinical services manager and business administrators who work extremely hard to support the clinicians and clients.
We have warm and inviting clinical rooms to see families and clients. It is a busy service, and we highly value all members of the team, promoting as many opportunities for team training, team events and reviews as possible to encourage an inclusive and open culture within the service.
Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be to support clinicians to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children including assessments for ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team in Huddersfield.
Working days are Monday-Friday. Some aspects of the role such as report writing can be undertaken working from home. The role will also include attending team reviews and training days as well as service meetings.
Experience of working within child and adolescent learning disability and/ or mental health services or as part of a team undertaking Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people is essential.
The role may include some or all of the following:
- Supporting interviews to explore the young persons developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include using a service developed developmental history interview, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- Observing 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required)
- Undertaking QB assessments
- Cognitive Assessments
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals, parents and young people
- Additional psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Service Evaluation and audit
- Developing key communications for service users and professionals
- Supporting Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Report writing
- Record keeping
- Contributing to service databases
- Use of digital practice management systems
- Engaging in Clinical Supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be to support clinicians to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments for children including assessments for ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team in Huddersfield.
Working days are Monday-Friday. Some aspects of the role such as report writing can be undertaken working from home. The role will also include attending team reviews and training days as well as service meetings.
Experience of working within child and adolescent learning disability and/ or mental health services or as part of a team undertaking Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people is essential.
The role may include some or all of the following:
- Supporting interviews to explore the young persons developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include using a service developed developmental history interview, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
- Observing 1:1 play based/ activity session with the young person (and/or ADOS if required)
- Undertaking QB assessments
- Cognitive Assessments
- School observations
- Liaison with schools and other professionals, parents and young people
- Additional psychometrics
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Service Evaluation and audit
- Developing key communications for service users and professionals
- Supporting Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments
- Report writing
- Record keeping
- Contributing to service databases
- Use of digital practice management systems
- Engaging in Clinical Supervision
Person Specification
Report Writing
Essential
- Proven track record of high quality record keeping and report writing
Excellent IT Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and outcome appointments
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
Qualifications
Essential
- BPS Accredited Degree or post Graduate Qualification in Psychology
Desirable
- Training and experience in the following:
- ADOS,
- ADI-R,
- Young-DIVA,
- Autism and ADHD Assessments,
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within adult or child and adolescent mental health and/ or learning disability services
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people/ adults.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with service users/ families and young people in a supportive and empathic way.
- Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and with wider professionals
Ability to travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to Harrogate and between locations as required by the role
Desirable
Person Specification
Report Writing
Essential
- Proven track record of high quality record keeping and report writing
Excellent IT Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and outcome appointments
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
Qualifications
Essential
- BPS Accredited Degree or post Graduate Qualification in Psychology
Desirable
- Training and experience in the following:
- ADOS,
- ADI-R,
- Young-DIVA,
- Autism and ADHD Assessments,
- Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within adult or child and adolescent mental health and/ or learning disability services
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people/ adults.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with service users/ families and young people in a supportive and empathic way.
- Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and with wider professionals
Ability to travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to Harrogate and between locations as required by the role
Desirable
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.
