Your role will be to complete Autism and ADHD assessments as part of the MDT and at times take the lead clinician role. You will be supported by the Senior Clinical Psychologist as well as senior clinicians in the wider team. The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Nurses, and Community Paediatricians.
There will also be the opportunity to contribute to training and education, work alongside partner organisations, and support the development of pre and post-diagnostic work.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include:
Undertaking Autism assessments Undertaking ADHD assessments Completing other standardised assessments as part of the overall assessment process e.g. Cognitive assessments Working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team Support development of pre and post diagnostic work Support the development of training and education to partner agencies Attend regular supervision with the Senior Clinical Psychologist Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings Travel between sites Computer-based tasks e.g. report writing
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122 p.a. pro rata for part-time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be a post-graduate qualified Clinical Psychologist with HCPC registration. This post is suitable for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist who is looking to work with Neurodivergent Children and Young People.
The post-holder will provide clinical assessments of Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Children and Young people. They will work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based assessments in line with NICE guidance and be expected to be the lead practitioner for some assessments.
The post-holder will contribute to wider multi-agency discussions and meetings to discuss individual cases and collaborative working across Community Paediatrics and partner services e.g. CAMHS.
The post-holder will contribute to service development and research under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist to continuously work towards providing an improved service to the children and young people in Essex. This may include pre and post-diagnostic work as well as training to key partners such as education settings.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice
Desirable
Previous experience of working with neurodivergent young people
Professional Registration
Essential
Professional Registration to work as Clinical Psychologist
Ability to travel through the area
Essential
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle to use for work purposes and ability to drive between sites for work
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Great Oaks Clinic
Great Oaks
Basildon
SS14 1EH
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