Clinical Psychologist (CYP ADHD Service)
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Vertis Health Clinical Psychologist (CYP ADHD Service)
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families?
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our growing Children & Young People's ADHD Assessment Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidance and best practice.
You'll play a key role in helping children and young people gain greater understanding of their needs, providing expert psychological assessment, formulation and diagnostic input that directly shapes positive outcomes and future support.
At Vertis Health, we are committed to clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and where you can contribute to the continued development of high-quality neurodevelopmental services.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Psychologist within our CYP ADHD pathway, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive ADHD assessments for children and young people.
- Gather and analyse information from multiple sources including families, schools, questionnaires and clinical records.
- Apply psychological formulation and clinical reasoning to support MDT diagnostic decision-making.
- Produce high-quality assessment reports and communicate diagnostic outcomes sensitively to children, young people and their families.
- Identify co-occurring neurodevelopmental, mental health and safeguarding concerns, escalating where appropriate.
- Contribute to MDT meetings, supervision, audit activities and continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Provide psychologically informed recommendations and signposting to support children, young people and their families.
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
21 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
B0158-26-0108
Job locations
38 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Children & Young People's ADHD Assessment Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological expertise within a high-quality, evidence-based ADHD diagnostic pathway for children and young people. Your contribution will play a vital role in supporting accurate diagnostic decision-making, delivering meaningful outcomes, and ensuring a positive experience for families accessing the service.
You will undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments, including developmental history-taking, psychological assessment and clinical formulation, bringing together information from multiple sources such as families, schools, questionnaires and existing clinical records. You will contribute specialist psychological knowledge and diagnostic reasoning to multidisciplinary team discussions, helping to evaluate attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity presentations, functional impact, differential diagnoses, co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health needs, and factors relevant to diagnostic formulation. You will also produce clear, high-quality diagnostic reports and practical recommendations that support children, young people, families and professionals.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience working with children and young people within neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or related services, alongside excellent clinical assessment, formulation, communication and report-writing skills. You will have direct experience contributing to ADHD diagnostic assessments within a multidisciplinary team and be committed to providing person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming care. You will be confident working within NICE guidance, HCPC professional standards, and robust clinical governance and safeguarding frameworks.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious neurodevelopmental service where clinical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to pathway improvement, support multidisciplinary working and help deliver timely access to high-quality ADHD assessments for children and young people across Worcestershire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Children & Young People's ADHD Assessment Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological expertise within a high-quality, evidence-based ADHD diagnostic pathway for children and young people. Your contribution will play a vital role in supporting accurate diagnostic decision-making, delivering meaningful outcomes, and ensuring a positive experience for families accessing the service.
You will undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments, including developmental history-taking, psychological assessment and clinical formulation, bringing together information from multiple sources such as families, schools, questionnaires and existing clinical records. You will contribute specialist psychological knowledge and diagnostic reasoning to multidisciplinary team discussions, helping to evaluate attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity presentations, functional impact, differential diagnoses, co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health needs, and factors relevant to diagnostic formulation. You will also produce clear, high-quality diagnostic reports and practical recommendations that support children, young people, families and professionals.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience working with children and young people within neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or related services, alongside excellent clinical assessment, formulation, communication and report-writing skills. You will have direct experience contributing to ADHD diagnostic assessments within a multidisciplinary team and be committed to providing person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming care. You will be confident working within NICE guidance, HCPC professional standards, and robust clinical governance and safeguarding frameworks.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious neurodevelopmental service where clinical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to pathway improvement, support multidisciplinary working and help deliver timely access to high-quality ADHD assessments for children and young people across Worcestershire.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Appropriate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant postqualification experience working with children and young people in neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or related services.
- Direct experience contributing to CYP ADHD diagnostic assessments within an MDT.
- Strong formulation, clinical reasoning and reportwriting skills.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk in CYP services.
Desirable
- ADOS2 trained.
- Experience of working with dual presentation (ASD/ADHD).
- Experience supporting service development or audit activity.
- Experience using EMIS.
Person Specification
Essential
- Appropriate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant postqualification experience working with children and young people in neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or related services.
- Direct experience contributing to CYP ADHD diagnostic assessments within an MDT.
- Strong formulation, clinical reasoning and reportwriting skills.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk in CYP services.
Desirable
- ADOS2 trained.
- Experience of working with dual presentation (ASD/ADHD).
- Experience supporting service development or audit activity.
- Experience using EMIS.
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).
Additional information
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
Vertis Health
Address
38 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Vertis Health
Address
38 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Team
01905969865
Details
Date posted
21 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
B0158-26-0108
Job locations
38 Kenilworth Close
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JX
United Kingdom
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