Job summary
The Buckinghamshire Adult Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Service and Bucks Adult ADHD Service are seeking an enthusiastic psychology graduate for apart-time (2.5 days/18.75 hours), 18-month fixed-term contractAssistant Psychologist based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. You will work across both adult services.
Ideally, you will have experience of working with individuals with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to diagnostic assessments using NICE-compliant structured assessment tools and procedures. Training and supervision will be provided, in line with the role. We are looking for applicants who have a genuine desire to positively contribute to the clinical care of people pursuing an autism diagnostic assessment or ADHD diagnosis.
You will also be involved in assisting clinicians to run post-diagnostic groups for patients who receive a diagnosis of autism within our service and therapy groups for people diagnosed with ADHD within our service.
Interview date: 18th September 2025 at the Whiteleaf Centre.
Main duties of the job
To participate in adult diagnostic assessments for patients referred to the Bucks Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service and Bucks Adult ADHD service by:
- Conduct and score screening assessments, including standardised tools like the ADI-r, under supervision, and produce structured reports for each assessment.
- Support clinicians with patient recruitment and assist in co-facilitating psychoeducation and therapy groups for individuals diagnosed with autism or ADHD.
- Gather and manage outcome and patient experience data, contributing to service evaluation and improvement.
- Participate in clinics and clinical meetings, presenting assessment findings and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions.
- Assist with administrative, data entry, and audit tasks, including reviewing referrals, updating electronic records (Rio), and supporting teaching and project work
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bucks Autism team and ADHD team are experienced, enthusiastic and supportive. The work is multidisciplinary and psychological ways of working are encouraged and appreciated. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to be a key team member in the diagnostic clinics, in recruiting for and co-facilitating the psychoeducation groups, and supporting and collecting outcome data and patient experience data.
The post is based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, with the possibility of some work being at Saffron House in High Wycombe. Office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, but we are open to considering flexible working requests that help staff and the service operate most effectively.
You'll be asked to complete a written task as part of the interview process, this will be focused around your ability to problem solve and your keen attention to detail. This will be sent to you the morning of the 17th September 2025 and should be returned to us by midday that day.
Duties include supporting clinicians to assess and diagnose autism (in adults without a learning disability), primarily by obtaining a developmental history with a parent or other family member through administering the ADI-r (standardised diagnostic tool). All work is carried out under the supervision of a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. The candidate will be required to attend clinical meetings to provide feedback and produce written reports following assessments.
The teams consist of qualified and experienced staff in the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health pharmacy, and mental health nursing. We undertake regular supervision, CPD and discussion, and have good links to the Oxford Clinical Psychology training course.
We encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a informal chat or visit. Please see below for contact details.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bucks Autism team and ADHD team are experienced, enthusiastic and supportive. The work is multidisciplinary and psychological ways of working are encouraged and appreciated. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to be a key team member in the diagnostic clinics, in recruiting for and co-facilitating the psychoeducation groups, and supporting and collecting outcome data and patient experience data.
The post is based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, with the possibility of some work being at Saffron House in High Wycombe. Office hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, but we are open to considering flexible working requests that help staff and the service operate most effectively.
You'll be asked to complete a written task as part of the interview process, this will be focused around your ability to problem solve and your keen attention to detail. This will be sent to you the morning of the 17th September 2025 and should be returned to us by midday that day.
Duties include supporting clinicians to assess and diagnose autism (in adults without a learning disability), primarily by obtaining a developmental history with a parent or other family member through administering the ADI-r (standardised diagnostic tool). All work is carried out under the supervision of a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. The candidate will be required to attend clinical meetings to provide feedback and produce written reports following assessments.
The teams consist of qualified and experienced staff in the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health pharmacy, and mental health nursing. We undertake regular supervision, CPD and discussion, and have good links to the Oxford Clinical Psychology training course.
We encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a informal chat or visit. Please see below for contact details.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- Can you please provide examples of your experience of using standardised psychological or autism assessment tools?
Question 2
Essential
- What is your experience of working with neurodivergent individuals?
Question 3
Essential
- Tell us about your knowledge and/or experience of assisting clinicians to run psychological therapy groups; what things do you have to consider?
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- Can you please provide examples of your experience of using standardised psychological or autism assessment tools?
Question 2
Essential
- What is your experience of working with neurodivergent individuals?
Question 3
Essential
- Tell us about your knowledge and/or experience of assisting clinicians to run psychological therapy groups; what things do you have to consider?
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.
