Autism Services Clinical Lead and Senior Psychologist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Autism Services. You will work autonomously, oversee governance of psychological practice, supervise staff, and lead specialist assessments for autistic clients across care settings.

The role includes serving as a senior clinician to develop a high-quality, accessible service, with involvement in CPD, policy development, and collaboration with NHS and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in specialist clinical psychology within mental health services.
• Experience leading clinical teams and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong governance, audit and research skills in psychology practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological diagnostic assessments using complex data.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans across care settings.
• Lead the ASD Assessment Team and supervise psychology staff and trainees.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Autism services

Leadership

Governance

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Autism Services. You will work autonomously, oversee governance of psychological practice, supervise staff, and lead specialist assessments for autistic clients across care settings.

The role includes serving as a senior clinician to develop a high-quality, accessible service, with involvement in CPD, policy development, and collaboration with NHS and partner organisations.