Pediatric Neuropsychologist / Central Rater

Contract Opportunity – Pediatric Neuropsychologist / Central Rater (UK)

I’m currently supporting a long-term pediatric gene therapy programme seeking an experienced Pediatric Neuropsychologist / Clinical Psychologist to act as the UK Central Rater across sites in London and Glasgow.

This is a highly specialist consultancy opportunity supporting neurocognitive endpoints within a rare pediatric epilepsy study.

UK-based

Site coverage across GOSH London & Glasgow

Long-term programme (~5 years)

Consultant / contract engagement

Estimated up to 1FTE commitment

Travel expenses covered

The role will focus on the delivery and standardisation of neurocognitive assessments across study participants, helping ensure high-quality, consistent endpoint evaluation throughout the programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing pediatric neurocognitive assessments

• Acting as the UK central rater across participating sites

• Supporting assessment standardisation and rating consistency

• Coordinating directly with sites regarding scheduling and assessment delivery

• Participating in sponsor onboarding/training activities

• Supporting both in-person and remote assessments where appropriate

• Completing required assessment recording/documentation activities

Assessment experience of strong interest includes:

• Bayley-4

• Vineland-3

• Stanford-Binet-5

Ideal background:

• Qualified Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Clinical Psychologist

• Strong experience conducting neurocognitive assessments in children

• NHS pediatric neurology / neurodevelopment / epilepsy exposure strongly preferred

• Prior clinical research or clinical trial exposure advantageous

• Gene therapy, rare disease, neurology, or epilepsy experience beneficial

• Comfortable operating within protocol-driven environments

This opportunity would likely suit someone currently working within:

• Children’s hospitals

• Pediatric neurology/neuropsychology services

• Academic/research-linked clinical settings

• Independent neuropsychology practice

The programme is expected to involve a busier initial phase including study onboarding, site coordination, and assessment delivery, before tapering into a steadier long-term rhythm.

If this could be relevant for you - or someone within your network - please feel free to message me directly for a confidential discussion.