Clinical Psychologist – Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Assessments; ADHD​/ASD – Hertfordshire

Deliver Specialist Assessment Services in Hertfordshire

We are a highly-regarded, expanding private paediatric neurodevelopmental practice in Hertfordshire, 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.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

• Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Highly competitive hourly rate)

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of self-referred and professionally-referred children and adolescents, focused on delivering high-quality, outcome-focused diagnostic assessments.

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 psycho educational groups based on areas of expertise (ADHD / ASD).

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.

• 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.