Mental Health Nurse​/Learning Disability Nurse

Job Summary

Join Evolve Psychology at our Norwich Clinic as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. This hybrid role allows a mix of clinic-based and remote work, with full-time or part-time applications considered (minimum three days per week). You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS-funded referrals and private pathways.

This is your chance to combine clinical excellence with compassionate care, using evidence-based tools to provide accurate diagnoses and meaningful feedback. Opportunities to contribute to training, research, and service development are available within our values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

• You will conduct structured observations and developmental history interviews, contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions, and produce accurate, evidence-based clinical reports.
• You will provide clear, compassionate feedback to families, deliver clinical supervision where applicable, and work efficiently to meet service KPIs.
• The hybrid role involves a combination of remote assessments and travel to clinic in Norwich for face-to-face sessions. Digital workflows and in-house systems streamline admin, supported by dedicated IT and operational teams.

Evolve Psychology is a clinician-led, award-winning independent service specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, we combine clinical excellence with compassion and a values-led culture. Our team of over 100 experts delivers high-quality care across the UK, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and adults.

We provide generous leave, private healthcare, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to research and training through our Evolve Skills & Research Academy. Our approach prioritises clinical quality, staff wellbeing, and sustainable growth.

• Date posted: 20 January 2026
• Salary:
  Depending on experience £30,000 to £55,000
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Location:
  
  Regus, St. Crispins Road, Norwich, NR3 1YE

Role

At Evolve Psychology Services, clinicians are equipped with cutting-edge tools and support to deliver exceptional care to children, young people and families. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses and improved outcomes for families.

• 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 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 KPIs.
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable).
• Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role).

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• Custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house with leading research.
• Continuously enhancing internal systems based on employee feedback to improve efficiency.
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems.
• In-house IT and operational support to avoid individual troubleshooting.

• Minimum of 1 year’s professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Examples include HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children's Nurse; GMC Medical Practitioner;
  Social Work England Social Worker.
• Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained and experienced in diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
• Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed…