Clinical Psychologist (Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Service)

Job Role: Clinical Psychologist (Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Service)

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time Permanent Employed Consultancy

Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk

UK VISA SPONSORSHIP MAY BE AVAILABLE for an exceptional candidate who fully meets the clinical requirements of the role.

Perks

• Hybrid working with remote ADI-R assessments from home
• Opportunity to join a brand-new Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Service launching in September
• Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements available
• Work alongside an established and highly respected paediatric multidisciplinary team
• Purpose-built modern clinic environment
• Dedicated administrative support and structured assessment pathways
• Strong focus on collaborative working and clinical quality
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Established referral streams and growing demand for neurodevelopmental assessments
• Opportunity to help shape and develop the future of the service
• Supportive leadership team that values clinician wellbeing
• NHS Band 7 equivalent salary of £50,000 - £57,000 DOE

Why You'll Love It

We speak to a lot of paediatric clinicians and one thing comes up time and time again. The best places to work are rarely about the building, the salary or the equipment. They're about the people around you.

Our client has built something genuinely special.

Over the years they have developed a highly regarded paediatric multidisciplinary service supporting children, young people and families across the region. The team includes Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Feeding Specialists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists and a growing network of specialist professionals, all working together to achieve the best outcomes for the children they support.

This is not a clinic where professionals work in isolation. Collaboration sits at the heart of everything they do. Ideas are shared, expertise is respected and everyone works towards the same goal.

Honestly, if we worked within the paediatric AHP world ourselves, this would absolutely be one of the teams we'd want to join. The quality of the clinicians, the reputation they've built and the genuine commitment to children and families make this a very exciting opportunity for the right person.

This is also a rare opportunity to join a service before launch. Rather than stepping into a fully established structure, you'll have the chance to help shape assessment pathways, contribute to service development and play a key role in building what promises to become an outstanding autism and ADHD diagnostic service.

Opportunities to join established paediatric MDTs are valuable. Opportunities to help build a brand-new diagnostic service within an already respected and successful organisation are far rarer. For the right Clinical Psychologist, this offers the chance to make a genuine impact from day one whilst being supported by an exceptional multidisciplinary team.

All About You

• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with a licence to practise in the UK
• Experience working within Autism and/or ADHD diagnostic pathways for children and young people
• Familiarity with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, or similar assessments
• Experience completing neurodevelopmental assessments and contributing to diagnostic decision making
• Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
• Experience within community paediatrics, CAMHS, neurodevelopmental services or similar settings
• Ability to complete psychometric assessments and formulate diagnostic opinions
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Passionate about supporting children, young people and their families
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What Will You Be Doing?

• Conducting developmental and psychological assessments as part of autism and neurodevelopmental diagnostic pathways
• Contributing psychological opinion and formulation within multidisciplinary assessments
• Participating in case discussions alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals
• Producing high-quality diagnostic and assessment reports
• Providing recommendations, advice and support for families following assessment outcomes
• Supporting the ongoing development of the Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Service
• Working as part of a collaborative and child centred multidisciplinary team

Working Hours and Environment

This role can be considered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with flexibility available for the right candidate.

Whilst the role is centred around the Mildenhall clinic, there is also opportunity for hybrid working. Much of the ADI R assessment work can be completed remotely from home, creating a good balance between clinical contact and home based working.

The service is expected to launch in September, however earlier start dates are welcomed to allow involvement in service preparation, supervision, training and pathway development.

Reaching Your Potential

Our client has grown from a specialist therapy provider into one of the region's most respected multidisciplinary paediatric services.

Their purpose-built clinic provides assessment and therapy services across multiple disciplines, allowing clinicians to work collaboratively and develop professionally in ways that are often difficult to achieve within more isolated settings.

The organisation places significant emphasis on professional development, supervision and continuous learning. Whether you already have extensive neurodevelopmental assessment experience or are looking to further develop your specialist expertise, you'll be joining a team that actively supports clinical growth.

Most importantly, you'll be part of an organisation that remains genuinely focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Clinical quality comes first, and that ethos runs through everything they do.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates. Please note that we retain the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. Our client promotes diversity and equal opportunity.