Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Evolve Psychology Services
Harrogate, HG1 2PW
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
This is a dual-role position combining neurodiversity training and clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting children,...
We are excited to offer a unique dual-role opportunity
within our growing service, joining a passionate and supportive
multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives
of children, young people and adults. Our services specialise in neurodiversity
training built by clinicians for individuals, families, schools and
organisations, and in delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism, ADHD
assessments through both NHS-funded and private referral pathways.
As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
you
will play a key role in the development of training content for our Evolve International
Skills and Research Academy, creating training courses and modules about
neurodiversity, providing high quality, informed learning packages for parents,
individuals, businesses and educational settings. Our training aims to support
and empower people to be in neuroinclusive in their businesses & settings
as well as enriching peoples leaning to help them better understand themselves
and others.
In addition, you will
contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure
timely and accurate diagnoses that enable children, young people, their
families and adults to access appropriate support and achieve improved outcomes.
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift and Schedule: part-time 3 days per week
Location: Harrogate Head Office and one of our clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Shift and Schedule
Full-time: Monday to Friday, with 2 days based at our Harrogate Head Office and 2 days based in one of our clinics
OR
Part-time (3 days per week): 1 day based at our Harrogate Head Office, 1 day based at our one of our clinics, 1 day working from home
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.
At Evolve, we offer
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research
- Company events
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families
You will be responsible for
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Training
- Writing evidence based training modules about neurodiversity
- Deliver training sessions for online and in person learning modules on a regular basis, ensuring the effective delivery of the agreed training programme and content plan.
- Deliver specialist training including Train the Trainer and discipline specific training
- Work in collaboration with Evolve International Skills & Training Academy team and manager to develop the training content plans, training module structures and marketing plans
- Have direct input into the development of training content plans
- Offering consultancy in neuroinclusive for schools and business throughout the UK
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments
About Evolve International Skills & Research Academy Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
The Evolve International Skills & Research Academy develop training about neurodiversity, supporting and empowering others to understand the complexities of neurodiversity and the need for neuroinclusive work spaces, educational settings and society as a whole and carrying out research always with the purpose of bettering the lives of neurodivergent people.
Evolve Psychology started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including:
NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
To apply for this unique dual Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter via the link provided. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent care and contributing to the continued growth and development of our neuroinclusive training service, we would love to hear from you.
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to
transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice Travel to clinic for face-to-face assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Social Worker) ADOS-2 or ADI-R certification Eligible to work in the UK.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Strong research skills with the ability to translate findings into structured, engaging training modules.
- Experience of delivering online live training
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people their families and adults, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
- Ability to travel to throughout the UK as required to deliver training
- Candidates must be based in a commutable distance of our Harrogate Head Office and one day in one of our Clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
How to apply
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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