Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant post-qualification experience within adult neurodevelopmental, mental health, learning disability or related services.
- Experience
Experience conducting or contributing to Adult ASD diagnostic assessments within a multidisciplinary team model.
- Experience
Strong formulation, diagnostic reasoning and report-writing skills.
- Qualifications
Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification conferring eligibility for HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Qualifications
Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Knowledge and Skills
Sound knowledge of NICE CG142 and adult autism diagnostic frameworks.
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work within governed clinical pathways and audit processes.
- Knowledge and Skills
Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming and accessible practice.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within Adult ASD Right to Choose services.
- Experience
Experience working with complex or dual presentations, including ASD and ADHD, mental health difficulties, trauma or learning disabilities.
- Experience
Experience providing supervision, peer review, audit or service improvement activities.
- Qualifications
ADOS-2, ADOS-G and/or ADI-R training, or equivalent autism assessment training.
- Knowledge and Skills
Compassionate and person-centred approach.
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge and Skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge and Skills
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for delivering high-quality autism assessments and improving access to neurodevelopmental services?
Vertis Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Adult ASD Clinical Psychologist to join our growing Neurodevelopmental Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a clinically-led, multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathway, helping adults aged 16+ achieve greater understanding of themselves through safe, evidence-based and person-centred assessment.
Working alongside experienced clinicians and service leaders, you will contribute advanced psychological assessment, formulation and diagnostic expertise while helping shape the future of a developing, high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Psychologist within our Adult ASD team, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive autism assessments in line with NICE CG142, DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria.
- Conduct detailed clinical interviews, developmental history assessments, psychological formulation, and differential diagnostic evaluations.
- Utilise validated assessment tools including ADOS-2, ADI-R, AAA, ASDI or equivalent, where trained and competent to do so.
- Contribute expert psychological knowledge to multidisciplinary team discussions and diagnostic decision-making.
- Produce clear, high-quality diagnostic reports and communicate outcomes sensitively to service users and carers.
- Develop personalised support plans and provide recommendations for reasonable adjustments across health, education, employment and community settings.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with safeguarding, governance, information governance and professional standards.
Full list of duties can be found on the attached Job Description
About us
Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.
Our neurodevelopmental services are being built around clinical quality, meaningful outcomes and strong governance. You will join an organisation that understands NHS systems and values while giving experienced clinicians the opportunity to influence, develop and improve services.
Depending on the role, our benefits include access to the NHS Pension, structured learning and development, clinical leadership opportunities, career progression and genuine flexibility.
If you want to help build a clinically rigorous, compassionate and sustainable service, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Details
- Date posted: 20 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £60,000 to £66,500 a year Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: B0158-26-0103
- Job locations: 38 Kenilworth Close, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological expertise in autism assessment, formulation and diagnostic decision-making, supporting high-quality, evidence-based assessments for adults referred for autism assessment.
You will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, undertake developmental history-taking and psychological formulation, review supporting information from multiple sources, and contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions. You will also produce clear, high-quality diagnostic reports and support personalised recommendations, reasonable adjustments and signposting to relevant services and support networks.
The successful candidate will have experience of adult ASD assessment within a multidisciplinary setting, excellent clinical reasoning and report-writing skills, and a commitment to person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice. You will work in accordance with NICE guidance, HCPC professional standards and organisational governance frameworks, helping to ensure a safe, compassionate and high-quality experience for individuals accessing the service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing neurodevelopmental service where clinical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will play an important role in shaping service development and helping to deliver timely access to high-quality autism assessments across Worcestershire.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Clinical Psychologist - Adult ASD with Vertis Health in Redditch, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £60000.00 to £66500.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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