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Assistant Psychologist

North London NHS Foundation Trust

London, NW3 5BAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 November 2026

11 days left

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the Autism and Learning Disabilities Team. The role requires a dyna...

The role involves supporting Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary team members in their work. For this role, there is a particular emphasis on diagnostic assessment for young people where there are concerns about social communication and interaction as well as their mental health. In addition to contributing to multidisciplinary autism assessments, the post-holder will be supporting with waiting list oversight, coordination of referrals and evaluation of clinical support.

There will be opportunities for service-related research and audit, as well as the chance to take part in user involvement and quality improvement projects.

The post holder will be involved in coordinating referrals, organising assessment clinics, as well as in assisting the team in their outcome monitoring process including managing databases and compiling reports.

The post holder will also be part of the assessing team delivering and observing behavioral observations such as ADOS.

We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

  • We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
  • We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme

We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

Qualification/Training/Education

Essential: - A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent

Desirable: - Further training or qualifications in learning disabilities or mental health

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients.
  • Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
  • Some knowledge of legislation and national and local policies relevant to Service and client group.
  • Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff.

Desirable

  • Experience or training in the use of ADOS
  • Experience of working with children or adolescents
  • Experience of working children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage a small clinical caseload under supervision, escalating cases as required.
  • Willingness to promote mental health and wellbeing awareness to clients.
  • Knowledge of Autism.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding.
  • Knowledge and understanding and equality and diversity issues.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and maintain confidentiality.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 October 2026

Last checked

23 October 2026

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About the employer

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North London NHS Foundation Trust

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