Evolve Psychology Services

Clinical Team Lead - Neurodevelopmental Assessments

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower our clinicians with the tools and support they need to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways.

This role will be for the Digital Team and is a remote position. In this role, you will work closely with the Digital Team Manager to support the smooth running of our remote team, ensuring timely and accurate assessments that lead to meaningful outcomes for families. You will contribute to team leadership, including line management of a small group of staff, mentoring, and skills development, as well as supporting recruitment, quality assurance of clinical reports, and the resolution of operational or client-related issues. You will also have the opportunity to conduct diagnostic assessments yourself, offering both clinical expertise and leadership within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of a busy neurodevelopmental remote team, ensuring smooth coordination between clinicians, administrative staff, and families. You will liaise with the Bookings team to manage client-specific requirements, troubleshoot logistical challenges such as clinician absences, and help resolve complaints or support families through the appeals process.

You will provide leadership and mentorship within the team, supporting onboarding, ongoing skills development, and identifying training needs. This includes line management of a small group of clinicians and offering clinical guidance in complex cases. You will work closely with the Team Manager to monitor resources, identify gaps in clinical processes, contribute to developing new tools or procedures, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.

Additionally, you will support recruitment and participate in interviews for clinical roles, conduct quality assurance checks on diagnostic reports to ensure professional standards, and deliver high-quality assessments yourself. Your combined focus on clinical excellence, team leadership, and operational support will help ensure accurate diagnoses and effective outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

About us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to combine care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence with no compromise. What began as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into a national independent psychology service, providing NHS-funded assessments across the UK and, since 2023, in Dublin. We are clinician-founded and led, fully registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society, CORU, PSI, and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. Our award-winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts specialises in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults. We prioritise evidence-based, person-centred care that supports the whole individual, not just a diagnosis, and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro-inclusive initiatives. Guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity, we are growing sustainably, with clinics across the UK and Ireland and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful impact in every service we provide.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £43,000 to £55,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0309-25-0081

Job locations

Windsor House

Cornwall Road

Harrogate

HG1 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 forensic psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful, to bring care, connection, empathy and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has blossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, and rolled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK.

We are clinician founded and clinician led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society. We are also award-winning, a testament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts.

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

  • Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
  • We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offering a high-quality, person-centred service backed by NHS contracts and available via Right to Choose across the UK.
  • We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
  • We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.
  • We have a strong, values-led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.
  • Were growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.

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 will 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 part of your role, you will work closely alongside the Team Manager to support the wider team in delivering comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting day-to-day running of the clinic
  • Liaising with the Bookings team to communicate and coordinate specific client requirements in preparation for assessments
  • Problem-solving logistical issues associated with the running of busy clinics, (e.g. clinician absence, etc)
  • Supporting clients and families through the appeals process and managing complaints alongside the Team Manager
  • Offering clinical support during onboarding of new clinical staff and supporting the team with ongoing skills development
  • Working with the Team Manager to identify and resolve gaps in clinical processes
  • Monitoring resource needs and contributing to the development of new resources that will support and enhance the clinic
  • Escalating issues and working with the Team Manager to resolution
  • Offering support in MDTs for complex cases
  • Identifying training needs withing the team
  • Offer line management to a small group of clinicians/Assistant Psychologists/ Clinical Support Workers
  • Conducting Quality Assurance checks on clinical diagnostic reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
  • Delivering high-quality diagnostic assessments alongside team leadership and support responsibilities.
  • Work collaboratively with HR and the Team Manager to plan, coordinate, and participate in the interview process for clinical roles.

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 improve efficiency
  • Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
  • In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum of 3 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:
  1. HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
  2. NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
  3. GMC Medical Practitioners
  4. Social Work England Social Worker
  • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
  • Experience in delivering clinical supervision
  • Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
  • 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 organisation skills to support the wider team, alongside managing personal caseload demands
  • Ability to work collaboratively within teams across the business
  • Well-developed communication skills to liaise with different stakeholders
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why work with Evolve?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:

  • 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 forensic psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful, to bring care, connection, empathy and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has blossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, and rolled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK.

We are clinician founded and clinician led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society. We are also award-winning, a testament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts.

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

  • Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
  • We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offering a high-quality, person-centred service backed by NHS contracts and available via Right to Choose across the UK.
  • We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
  • We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.
  • We have a strong, values-led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.
  • Were growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.

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 will 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 part of your role, you will work closely alongside the Team Manager to support the wider team in delivering comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting day-to-day running of the clinic
  • Liaising with the Bookings team to communicate and coordinate specific client requirements in preparation for assessments
  • Problem-solving logistical issues associated with the running of busy clinics, (e.g. clinician absence, etc)
  • Supporting clients and families through the appeals process and managing complaints alongside the Team Manager
  • Offering clinical support during onboarding of new clinical staff and supporting the team with ongoing skills development
  • Working with the Team Manager to identify and resolve gaps in clinical processes
  • Monitoring resource needs and contributing to the development of new resources that will support and enhance the clinic
  • Escalating issues and working with the Team Manager to resolution
  • Offering support in MDTs for complex cases
  • Identifying training needs withing the team
  • Offer line management to a small group of clinicians/Assistant Psychologists/ Clinical Support Workers
  • Conducting Quality Assurance checks on clinical diagnostic reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
  • Delivering high-quality diagnostic assessments alongside team leadership and support responsibilities.
  • Work collaboratively with HR and the Team Manager to plan, coordinate, and participate in the interview process for clinical roles.

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 improve efficiency
  • Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
  • In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum of 3 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:
  1. HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
  2. NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
  3. GMC Medical Practitioners
  4. Social Work England Social Worker
  • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
  • Experience in delivering clinical supervision
  • Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
  • 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 organisation skills to support the wider team, alongside managing personal caseload demands
  • Ability to work collaboratively within teams across the business
  • Well-developed communication skills to liaise with different stakeholders
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why work with Evolve?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:

  • 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
  • Experience in delivering clinical supervision
  • Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
  • Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.

Desirable

  • Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
  • Experience in delivering clinical supervision
  • Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
  • Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.

Desirable

  • Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Evolve Psychology Services

Address

Windsor House

Cornwall Road

Harrogate

HG1 2PW


Employer's website

https://evolvepsychology.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Evolve Psychology Services

Address

Windsor House

Cornwall Road

Harrogate

HG1 2PW


Employer's website

https://evolvepsychology.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Samantha Dawson

recruitment@evolveps.co.uk

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £43,000 to £55,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0309-25-0081

Job locations

Windsor House

Cornwall Road

Harrogate

HG1 2PW


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