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 leftJob 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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