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 HealthTech 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.

Role Brief::
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.

Responsibilities::
• 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.
• Psychological Therapies: Provide formulation‑led psychological intervention, managing risk, outcomes, and treatment progression in line with clinical need.
• Psychological Assessment: 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.

Requirements::
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)

Note: Psychologists practising in the UK must hold both current HCPC registration under the protected title of Practitioner Psychologist and BPS Chartership. Both are required for appointment to this role. HCPC registration is the statutory requirement; BPS Chartership provides the additional professional assurance expected for the complexity of neurodiversity assessment work in this service.

• Minimum 2 years post-HCPC registration experience, including neurodiversity assessment experience

• Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADOS-2 administration and interpretation

• Formal training and demonstrated competence in ADI-R administration and interpretation

Essential Requirements

• Experience conducting neurodiversity assessments across the lifespan, with awareness of age-related presentation differences

• Experience producing comprehensive neurodiversity assessment reports, including recommendations and reasonable accommodations

• Experience providing post-diagnostic feedback to individuals and families

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team

• Experience of biopsychosocial and systemic formulation of neurodevelopmental presentations

• Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines relevant to Autism (NG142, NG228) and ADHD (NG87)

• Knowledge of DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for Autism and ADHD

• Knowledge of co-occurring conditions (e.g. anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental trauma) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental presentations

• Knowledge of reasonable adjustments legislation (Equality Act 2010) and their application in educational and workplace settings

• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk frameworks relevant to children, young people, and adults in the UK

• Experience delivering remote/virtual assessments to children (7+) and/or adults

Desirable::
Experience assessing combined AuDHD presentations
Experience adapting assessments for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities, sensory needs, or complex communication profiles
Experience of providing clinical supervision to more junior staff
Experience of consultation and training on neurodiversity to families, schools, or other professionals
Knowledge of SpLD frameworks (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD) and their interaction with neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience working across NHS and independent sector pathways
Experience contributing to service development, audit, or quality improvement

What are the benefits of working at SPECTRUM.LIFE?:
• Part-time permanent contract at 32hrs per week 
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Fully remote working
• 25 days annual leave
• 24/7 EAP and a wide range of health and wellbeing supports
• Monthly clinical supervision from a specialist in neurodiversity
• A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Training and continuing professional development opportunities, including specialist neurodiversity assessment tools
• The opportunity to work in a neuroaffirmative way and contribute to a meaningful shift in how neurodiversity is understood and supported
• The chance to contribute to the development of an innovative, digital-first neurodiversity service