Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychologist CYPS ND

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

The Children and Young People's (CYPS) Directorate in Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time (37.5 hours) Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Neurodevelopmental Service. This is a Surrey wide community-based multi-disciplinary team, which is part of Mindworks Surrey, a unique alliance of NHS, national and local voluntary sector organisations providing mental health services to children in Surrey using the Thrive approach.

This post will be suitable for a passionate and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with knowledge and experience of providing specialist assessments for children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will supervise Assistant Psychologists, work collaboratively with the team and multi-agency partners and contribute to audit, training and quality improvement. There will be a choice of base within Surrey and the expectation of travelling across the county.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their specialist skills in a working with neurodivergent young people. You will have regular supervision with a senior Clinical Psychologist and access to a wide variety of CPD opportunities. We have well established links with the Surrey Clinical Psychology doctorate.

Main duties of the job

To carry out specialist assessments of children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders, many of whom have complex needs. To work with multi-agency partners to gather information required for the assessment and to give recommendations for support. To provide expert written reports. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and safety plan with children and young people. To supervise Assistant Psychologists. To contribute to clinical audit and service improvement.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7776188-CYPS

Job locations

Trust HQ

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Desirable

Trained in providing ADOS assessments
ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic
Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments

Desirable

Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Desirable

Trained in providing ADOS assessments
ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic
Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments

Desirable

Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments

Desirable

Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
-Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work
Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Desirable

Trained in providing ADOS assessments
ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments

Desirable

Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
-Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work
Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area

Qualifications

Essential

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Desirable

Trained in providing ADOS assessments
ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training

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.