Evolve Psychology Services
Clinical Psychologist
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Senior Practitioner Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, we began with the aim to redefine clinical psychology in practice by uniting care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence. Starting as a small assessment service, Evolve has grown into an international, award-winning psychology practice operating across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.
Our expertise spans:
- NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments (online or in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online or in-person)
- SpLD assessments (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Intellectual disability assessments
Who We Are
Clinician-founded and clinician-led, our team of over 100 experts is registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC, and Social Work England, or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Dedicated to evidence-based care, we prioritise:
- Expert leadership by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years of experience.
- NHS recognition for high-quality multidisciplinary assessments.
- Gold-standard compliance with NICE, BPS, and other national/international standards.
- Ongoing training, CPD, dedicated supervision, and developing teams’ digital capabilities.
- A person-centred approach—diagnoses matter, but unifying support for the whole person through collaborative MDT work is central to our mission.
We foster a values-driven culture shaped by compassion, clarity, and integrity, ensuring exceptional service and sustainable growth.
About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner Psychologist at Evolve Psychology, you’ll build on your expertise to provide high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, ensuring timely diagnoses that pave the way for effective support.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conducting assessments:
- Face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental process.
- Remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork (MDT):
- Participate in collaborative peer diagnostic discussions, guided by senior clinicians.
- Supporting families:
- Deliver clear, compassionate feedback and produce high-impact clinical reports using our smart tools.
- Service excellence:
- Meet clinical deadlines and contribute towards KPIs.
- Quality-check assessments where relevant.
- Clinical supervision (as applicable).
- Optional opportunities to lead consultation, service projects, or team training based on expertise/needs.
You’ll work at a hybrid clinic base, ready to travel for in-person assessments.
Ways of Working
Evolve harnesses digital workflows to streamline assessments and ensure a seamless experience. Our lead is:
- A custom-built electronic health record system (developed in-house with research-backed rigor).
- Continuous system enhancements, based on employee feedback.
- Comprehensive training and IT support—ensuring you’re never left self-troubleshooting.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Matrix:
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (e.g., Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology).
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in young people.
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations, including DSM-5 criteria for ADHD and autism.
- Expertise in quality-controlled standards (ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.).
- Exceptional multitasking skills—prioritising competing demands and deadlines.
- Collaborative teamwork—participating in MDT discussions and structured discussions during superivison.
- Crystal-clear written and verbal communication to produce rigorous, compassionate reports and engage with families.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Why Join Evolve?
Become part of a world-class mission—to redefine neurodevelopmental support through clinical excellence, compassion, and innovation.
Benefits:
✔ Values-led mission: Supporting families through entirely employee-first values of care. ✔ Professional development:
- Ongoing training.
- Clinical supervision.
- Reflective practice opportunities.
- Mentorship by NICE-compliant standards. ✔ First-class compensation:
- Competitive salary (adjusted for experience) with annual reviews.
- Pension contributions. ✔ Generous benefits:
- 28 days annual leave + 5+ bank holidays.
- Birthday day off.
- Private healthcare. ✔ Seamless tech:
- Paid professional laptop.
- On-demand IT support. ✔ Beyond Specs:
- truely a community: Contribute to training, research, and pro pursue academic research via Evolve’s Skills & Research Academy—hosting ‘Cycles of Impact’ projects.
- Grow alongside like-minded experts in our collaborative, neuro-inclusive workspace.
Evolve Psychology isn’t just a workplace—it’s a movement. Join us in pushing boundaries, shaping care, and making a lasting impact.
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