Psychologist Adults (Neurodiversity: Autism & ADHD)

Job summary

We are looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience of neurodiversity to join our adult service, supporting adults presenting with autism, ADHD and co-occurring mental health needs.

You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, working within a multidisciplinary team and supporting adults to access diagnosis and appropriate ongoing support. Main duties of the job Undertake specialist psychological assessments as part of the adult autism and/or ADHD diagnostic pathway.

Provide psychological formulation, therapy and consultation for adults with neurodevelopmental conditions and co-occurring mental health difficulties. Deliver individual and group interventions informed by neurodiversity-affirmative practice. Offer training, consultation and supervision to colleagues across the service.

Contribute to pathway development, audit and outcome monitoring for adult neurodevelopmental services. Support adults through transitions, including from CAMHS or into other adult services. Maintain professional standards of clinical record-keeping and governance in line with HCPC/BPS requirements.

About us

AMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .

We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation

Job description

Job

responsibilities

We are looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience of neurodiversity to join our adult service, supporting adults presenting with autism, ADHD and co-occurring mental health needs.

You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, working within a multidisciplinary team and supporting adults to access diagnosis and appropriate ongoing support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) desirable. Standard/Enhanced DBS check as required for post.

Experience Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent), with HCPC registration. Significant service experience working with adults with autism and/or ADHD. Experience of psychological assessment and formulation within neurodevelopmental pathways.

Experience providing consultation, training or supervision to colleagues. Strong understanding of neurodiversity-affirmative, strengths-based practice. Desirable Chartered Psychologist status (British Psychological Society).

Specific training in adult autism/ADHD diagnostic tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA-5). Experience of service development or pathway redesign.

Experience working with co-occurring mental health conditions in neurodivergent adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name AMP Group Practice Address Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.askernmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Operations Manager Carly Woodward carly.woodward@nhs.net Details Date posted 11 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A1885-26-0025 Job locations Spa Pool Road Askern Doncaster DN6 0HZ United Kingdom Conisbrough Medical Practice The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane Conisbrough DONCASTER South Yorkshire DN12 3JW United Kingdom Mexborough Medical Practice Alagu Close MEXBOROUGH South Yorkshire S64 9AE United Kingdom Privacy notice AMP Group Practice's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)