Assistant Clinical Psychologist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Assistant Clinical Psychologist for the Trafford Autism Assessment Pathway. This role involves supporting qualified psychologists, engaging in assessment processes, and contributing to clinical evaluations. Candidates should have attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and interest in autism or child psychology. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, well-established service focused on developing clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn under supervision and undertake appropriate tuition.
• Desirable experience or interest in autism, child psychology, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, instigation and evaluation of clinical tasks.
• Support the Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway.
• Participate in assessment processes and contribute to service evaluations.
• Engage in shadowing opportunities and provide therapeutic support.
• Develop research and clinical audit skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Good communication

Experience or interest in autism, child psychology

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity to be an Assistant Clinical Psychologist within an Autism Assessment Pathway for children based in Trafford. The post involves developing your skills in applying psychological knowledge whilst supporting the work of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will assist qualified Psychologists and other clinical colleagues in the preparation, instigation and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks. You will work under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist and receive appropriate tuition to enable the successful performance of clinical and other duties, including contributing to service evaluations, reports and the autism assessment process.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway (TASC) under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. You will be involved in the day-to-day running of Trafford's Autism diagnosis pathway, work as part of the MDT, and support clinicians in the assessment process. This includes attending the weekly MDT, screening referrals, liaising with referrers and parents, and supporting the Clinical Lead with report writing and service evaluations. There may be some opportunity for direct clinical work as well.

There will be opportunities for shadowing in the team, co-working cases with qualified clinicians, and providing therapeutic support where appropriate. Your research and clinical audit skills will be developed further through this post. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established NHS Autism assessment service that is forward thinking and dynamic.

About the Trust and Organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale of opportunity that supports a wide range of services. The Trust brings together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals and set high standards. The organisation has a digitally enabled environment with Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and research and innovation.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, with a robust infrastructure for high-quality research programmes. We are progressing a Green Plan to support sustainable healthcare.

What We Offer

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Responsibilities

• Act under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist; assist with preparation, instigation and evaluation of clinical, teaching and research tasks; contribute to service evaluations, reports and the autism assessment process.
• Support the Trafford Autism and Social Communication Pathway (TASC) under supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Participate in the day-to-day running of Trafford's Autism diagnosis pathway; work as part of the MDT; assist in assessment processes; attend weekly MDT; screen referrals; liaise with referrers and parents; support the Clinical Lead with report writing and service evaluations.
• Engage in shadowing opportunities, co-working cases with qualified clinicians, and provide therapeutic support where appropriate.
• Develop research and clinical audit skills within the role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn under supervision and undertake appropriate tuition to perform clinical duties.
• Experience or interest in autism, child psychology, or related fields is desirable.
• Good communication with referrers, parents and clinical staff; ability to contribute to reports and service evaluations.

Additional Information

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.