Assistant Psychologist North London NHS Foundation Trust

PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (PEFINDO); London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join a specialist team focused on delivering services for adults with neuro-diverse presentations. The role involves supporting diagnostic assessments and contributing to psychological care within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing care and supporting research projects.

Qualifications

• Support referral screening and diagnostic assessments under supervision.
• Conduct informant report interviews for the diagnostic process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to psychological care within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service.
• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings weekly.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist team delivering services 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 a team comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical practitioners, assistant psychologists, and administrators.

The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. The 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. They 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 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 current research projects and may work on other designated projects within the framework of the team's policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.

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

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough, we will ensure equity of outcome for all.
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with a supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organization 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 from your normal place of work. This may include locations under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at other places or locations as considered reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

The post involves supporting and enhancing psychological care within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. The main role of the assistant psychologist is to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under supervision. They will be trained to conduct informant report interviews and support clinicians in assessments. Opportunities include psychological assessments, interventions, co-facilitating group workshops, administrative tasks, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and supporting research projects, audits, and service evaluations.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025.