Practitioner Psychologist - Neurodiversity and Psychological Services

About us:

Spectrum.

Life is a whole-of-health digital partner that guides organisations and their people to thrive, delivering clinically backed digital health, mental health and wellbeing solutions. Our Health Tech delivers digital transformation for Insurers, Educators and Employers through Co-creation or seamlessly integrated out-of-the-box solutions, that decrease digital fragmentation and engage, empower, and transform their people’s lives. Established in 2018 by Stuart McGoldrick and Stephen Costello, Spectrum.

Life provides services internationally to over 7.2m insurance members, 3,000 corporate clients, 60 universities and 650,000 university students. Spectrum.

Life currently employs over 450 people. Our vision is to change and save as many lives as possible.

Are you passionate about neurodiversity, mental health and inclusive practice? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of autistic people and those with ADHD? We are seeking a skilled and experienced HCPC-registered Psychologist to join our expanding Neurodiversity Assessment Service, delivering high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism, ADHD, and combined AuDHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults. This is a fully remote role, operating within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.

All assessments are conducted in line with NICE and in line with DSM-5, and ICD-11 diagnostic frameworks.

• Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments for children (aged 7+) and adults through virtual/remote platforms, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
• Administer, score, and interpret specialist neurodiversity assessment tools, including the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition) and ADI‑R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised), as well as validated ADHD assessment measures.
• Conduct thorough initial Neurodiversity Consultations, clarifying presenting concerns, priorities and individual goals in a collaborative, person‑centred manner.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary formulations, integrating information from multiple sources including developmental history, observation, standardised assessment, and collateral information.
• Undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments in line with relevant UK legislation and organisational procedures, with particular attention to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Identify and communicate relevant reasonable accommodations across educational, workplace, and community settings.
• Produce high-quality written assessment reports that present complex clinical information in a clear, accessible, and strengths‑based manner, suitable for individuals, families and professional stakeholders.
• Deliver clear, sensitive, and neuroaffirmative feedback sessions to individuals and families following assessment completion.
• Hold a designated caseload, acting as lead practitioner and guiding clients through their assessment journey from initial consultation to post‑diagnostic support.
• Collaborate closely with MDT colleagues — including SLTs, OTs, and fellow psychologists — to ensure integrated, person‑centred assessment formulations.
• Provide formulation‑led psychological intervention, managing risk, outcomes and treatment progression in line with clinical need.
• Conduct psychological assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment planning and appropriate onward pathways.
• Support the Clinical Manager in day‑to‑day service operations, including outcomes monitoring, quality assurance and clinical governance activities.
• Liaise with external agencies including education, health and social care services as required.

Registration & Qualification Requirements

• Doctoral qualification in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling or Educational)
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) – both HCPC registration and BPS chartership are required for this role.
• Minimum 2 years post‑HCPC registration experience,…