Clinical Psychologist – Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Assessments (ADHD/ASD) – South West

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Location: West Alvington
Job Description:

Deliver Specialist Assessment Services in South West

We are a highly-regarded, expanding private paediatric neurodevelopmental practice in the South West, dedicated to providing bespoke, gold-standard assessment services for children and adolescents presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We are seeking a team of exceptional and dedicated Clinical Psychologist (Counselling Psychologist with relevant experience) to join our collaborative, specialist team.

Opportunities Available: We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Highly competitive hourly rate).

Scope of Work

Responsibilities include:

  • Gold-Standard Assessment & Formulation: Conducting comprehensive, multi-disciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments, primarily utilising tools such as the ADI-R and ADOS-2 for ASD, and structured clinical interviews/rating scales for ADHD.
  • Complex Case Management: Synthesising information from parents, schools, and other professionals to produce clear, authoritative diagnostic reports and client-centred formulations.
  • MDT Collaboration & Consultation: Working closely with in-house Consultant Paediatricians, Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialist Nurses, and other external professionals to ensure seamless, holistic client care that meets national diagnostic guidelines (e.g., NICE).
  • Service Quality: Maintaining meticulous clinical records and contributing to the practice’s reputation for clinical excellence and professional standards in paediatric assessment.
  • Flexibility: Opportunities to develop and run specialist parent support workshops or psychoeducational groups based on areas of expertise (ADHD/ASD).

Compensation & Structure

We believe in rewarding expertise and dedication with an industry-leading package:

  • Highly Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate
  • Focus on Clinical Work: Dedicated and highly competent administrative support is provided to handle all referrals, consent, scheduling, invoicing, and non-clinical tasks.
  • Premium Environment: Work from state-of-the- art, child-friendly private consulting rooms in a prime North London location, with hybrid working options available.
  • Professional Development: Generous budget and protected time for continuous professional development (CPD), especially for specialist training (e.g., ADOS-2 reliability training), and external clinical supervision.

Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.

Essential Requirements

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS.
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
  • A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a paediatric or CAMHS setting.
  • Specific demonstrable experience in conducting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and/or ASD is preferred.
  • Formal training in ADOS-2/ADI-R is beneficial but can be supplied in-house for the right candidate.

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Posted: July 26th, 2026