Central London Community Health Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

The Central London Adult Autism Service (CLAAS) is an established psychology team providing high quality services for autistic adults (without a learning disability).

Our approach is neuroaffirmative and person-centred. We are responsible for the autism diagnostic services in Westminster, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We also provide post-diagnosis support to autistic adults, as well as consultation and advice to health and social care services.

QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE APPLICATION FORM

Please answer the following question as part of your application:Your answer should be CLEARLY MARKED 'ANSWER' and placed at the beginning of your 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section."In approximately 100 words, summarise how your knowledge and experience could be applied to a role involving working with autistic adults (without a learning disability)."Failure to answer the question will prevent your application being shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an assistant psychologist with a keen interest in working in an adult autism service.

You will demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of the context of services for individuals with autism and the ability to work with health and social care professionals.

You will undertake work directly with service users with established and potential diagnoses of autism, their family members and wider care network.

The person appointed will have a Psychology Degree (first/upper second-class) or a Masters Degree in Psychology. Knowledge of research methodology, computer literacy, experience of data analysis, and a high level of written communication skills are required.

The service good links with the North London Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology, to which it regularly provides clinical placements to doctoral trainees.

Informal discussions are welcome by contacting: Dr Roman Raczka (roman.raczka@nhs.net); Dr Catherine Cheung (Catherinecheung@nhs.net); Dr Lizzie Kock (Elizabeth.kock@nhs.net)

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10594

Job locations

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under close supervision to undertake protocol-based autism diagnostic assessments of service users. This may include applying psychological tests, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
Where appropriate, to assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.
Where appropriate, to assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under close supervision to undertake protocol-based autism diagnostic assessments of service users. This may include applying psychological tests, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
Where appropriate, to assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.
Where appropriate, to assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

A minimum 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology.
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and/or research design and analysis.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

A minimum 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology.
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and/or research design and analysis.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8EG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

London

NW8 8EG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)