Autism Diagnostic Team Assistant Psychologist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to join the Autism Diagnostic Team within the Oxleas Adult Autism Service. The role involves assisting with diagnostic assessments for adults with suspected autism, including neurodevelopmental interviews and report drafting, under supervision in a multidisciplinary setting.

The post supports individuals with autism who may have complex mental health needs and aims to deliver person-centred, evidence-based assessment and care.

Qualifications

• Assisting with diagnostic assessments for adults with suspected autism.
• Support in neurodevelopmental clinical interviews and developmental histories.
• Drafting specialist reports and supporting formulation within the diagnostic process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation and delivery of diagnostic assessments for people with suspected Autism without Learning Disabilities and with complex mental health and psychiatric disorders.
• Offer person-centered, evidence-based assessment and support to adults with autism at risk of acute care admission under supervision.
• Liaise with Community Mental Health and acute care teams to support care in community settings.
• Assist in screening referral information to support clinical eligibility decisions.
• Assist in coordinating and running Autism specialist training.
• Help develop a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across care settings.

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to join the Autism Diagnostic Team within the Oxleas Adult Autism Service. The role involves assisting with diagnostic assessments for adults with suspected autism, including neurodevelopmental interviews and report drafting, under supervision in a multidisciplinary setting.

The post supports individuals with autism who may have complex mental health needs and aims to deliver person-centred, evidence-based assessment and care.