assistant psychologist

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the CAMHS Disability Service at the Hackney Ark. The role focuses on coordinating diagnostic assessment clinics and supporting diagnostic assessments for autism and related conditions in a diverse, multi-agency setting.

As part of a forward-thinking team, you will assist clinicians with reports, outcome measures and group interventions, liaise with the Clinical Lead and MDT, and contribute to clinical resource

Qualifications

• Coordinate diagnostic assessment clinics under supervision.
• Assist in ASD/ADHD assessments and contribute to reports.
• Develop clinical resources and use outcome measures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CAMHS diagnostic clinics and prepare schedules.
• Support clinical work of qualified staff with reports, outcome measures and group interventions.
• Liaise with Clinical Lead, MDT and psychology assistants for ASD.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

ASD assessments

ADHD assessments

Job description

The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS, and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound LD, ASD and ADHD as well as physical disabilities) including specialist therapeutic interventions, neurodevelopmental assessments with post-diagnostic support, MDT and group interventions, duty and initial assessments and brief, focused interventions for autism. Systemic and relational models form the basis for much of our work, alongside behavioural techniques and a variety of specialist, evidence based approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve., An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join the CAMHS Disability Service at the Hackney Ark to co-ordinate diagnostic assessment clinics and complete supervised diagnostic assessments. We are a forward thinking, passionate team supporting children and young people with disability and their families. If you are motivated and enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of autism assessment in a multi diverse and partnership delivery model, within an outstanding NHS organisation, this is an ideal position to apply to. The post holder will:

• Contribute to ASD ADHD assessments both with/with out LD
• Support and coordinate CAMHS clinics, plan and organise the group schedule in advance, utilising administration
• Support clinical work of qualified staff in relation to diagnostic assessment e.g. reports, outcome measures and group interventions, develop clinical resources
• Liaise closely with the designated Clinical Lead, MDT and Psychology assistants for ASD
• Undertake activities appropriate to the post, under the guidance of the line manager.
  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, and the City of London.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Homerton Healthcare aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.