Psychologist; ADOS​/ADI-R

Overview

Job Title:

Psychologist (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) - Huddersfield

Location:

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (Hybrid 1-2 days per week)

Role:
Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £110,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

Full Time (Part Time Available)

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via HSE / NHS Patient choice and their GP. Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but you must still be able to visit the office 1-2 times per week.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/ or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the HSE / NHS via GP referral. The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions.

Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis
• Ideally ADOS-2 / ADI-R trained
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in report writing and record keeping
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and / or ADHD