Job requirements
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Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent), with HCPC registration.
- Experience
Significant service experience working with adults with autism and/or ADHD.
- Experience
Experience of psychological assessment and formulation within neurodevelopmental pathways.
- Experience
Experience providing consultation, training or supervision to colleagues.
- Experience
Strong understanding of neurodiversity-affirmative, strengths-based practice.
- Qualifications
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Qualifications
Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) desirable.
- Qualifications
Standard/Enhanced DBS check as required for post.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Chartered Psychologist status (British Psychological Society).
- Experience
Specific training in adult autism/ADHD diagnostic tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA-5).
- Experience
Experience of service development or pathway redesign.
- Experience
Experience working with co-occurring mental health conditions in neurodivergent adults.
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.
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
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
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for Psychologist Adults (Neurodiversity: Autism & ADHD) with AMP Group Practice in Doncaster, England; Mexborough, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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