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Assistant Psychologist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

London

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider is looking for an assistant psychologist to support adults on the autism spectrum in London. The role involves providing diagnostic assessments and collaboration with local services, including substantial training and developmental support. Opportunities include flexible working options and accommodation assistance, ensuring a supportive and empowering work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction into community service

Single occupancy accommodation support

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support, and development in your career

Qualifications

Knowledge of the context of services for autistic individuals.
Good communication and IT skills relevant for the role.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Work with autistic adults and their care network.
Engage in post-diagnosis support and assessment.
Collaborate with health and social care colleagues.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Communication

Education

BPS-accredited Psychology Degree (high 2:1 or first)

Master's in Psychology

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We provide autism diagnostic assessments, post-diagnosis support and consultation for adults (without a learning disability) and their care network in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham . We work closely with local services.

We are seeking an assistant psychologist interested in working with autistic adults. The post is until the end of March 2026 and may be extended.

QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE APPLICATION FORM

Please answer the following question as part of your application. Your answer should be MARKED 'ANSWER' and placed at the beginning of your 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section.

Describe your reasons for applying to this role and what interests you about working with autistic adults (without a learning disability) . (around 100 words)

Explain how your knowledge and experience could be applied to this role. (around 100 words)

We will not shortlist applications without responses to the above questions.

We are seeking an assistant psychologist interested in working in an adult autism service.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Qualities

Compassionate and person-centred

Strong work ethic

Good team player

Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge and/or experience of the context of services for autistic individuals

Work well with health and social care colleagues

BPS-accredited Psychology Degree (high 2:1 or first) or a Master's in Psychology

Knowledge of communication and IT skills relevant for the role

We have good links with the North London Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology and provide clinical placements to trainees.

Informal discussions are welcome by contacting Dr Catherine Cheung ( ) and Dr Olivia Milburn ( ) .

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&Cs apply

Car lease scheme *T&Cs 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 its like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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