Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist team delivering a service for adults with neuro-diverse presentations, specifically Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The post-holder will work as part of an team comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical practitioners, assistant psychologists, and administrators.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. They main role of the assistant psychologist will be to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will be trained to conduct informant report interviews to contribute to the diagnostic process, as well as support clinicians with other aspects of the diagnostic assessments. Additionally there will be opportunities to support with psychological assessment and intervention, including co-facilitating group workshops within the Adult ADHD Clinic.
The post holder will also contribute to clinically relevant administration such as responding to enquiries, liaising with service users, and booking appointments. They will attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis. They will work on supporting the team with any current research projects. They may also work on other designated projects within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
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We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
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With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
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We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
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We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. They main role of the assistant psychologist will be to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will be trained to conduct informant report interviews to contribute to the diagnostic process, as well as support clinicians with other aspects of the diagnostic assessments. Additionally there will be opportunities to support with psychological assessment and intervention, including co-facilitating group workshops within the Adult ADHD Clinic.
The post holder will also contribute to clinically relevant administration such as responding to enquiries, liaising with service users, and booking appointments. They will attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis. They will work on supporting the team with any current research projects. They may also work on other designated projects within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. They main role of the assistant psychologist will be to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will be trained to conduct informant report interviews to contribute to the diagnostic process, as well as support clinicians with other aspects of the diagnostic assessments. Additionally there will be opportunities to support with psychological assessment and intervention, including co-facilitating group workshops within the Adult ADHD Clinic.
The post holder will also contribute to clinically relevant administration such as responding to enquiries, liaising with service users, and booking appointments. They will attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis. They will work on supporting the team with any current research projects. They may also work on other designated projects within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (Graduate Basis for Registration)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of applied psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with service users, their families, carers and with other professional staff
- Skills in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and databases
- Ability to work within a team and to form good working relationships with others in a multiprofessional setting
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Paid or volunteer work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Previous NHS work experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (Graduate Basis for Registration)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of applied psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with service users, their families, carers and with other professional staff
- Skills in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and databases
- Ability to work within a team and to form good working relationships with others in a multiprofessional setting
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- Paid or volunteer work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Previous NHS work experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
