Bank Assistant Psychologist

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in City Of London is seeking an Assistant Psychologist. The role involves supporting screening referrals, conducting clinical assessments for autism and ADHD, and managing referral databases within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible working options and relocation support up to £10,000. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical settings and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clinical assessments for children.
• Ability to liaise with educational institutions.
• Familiarity with managing databases and data processes.

Responsibilities

• Support screening referrals and triage in the pathway.
• Liaise with schools to gather clinical information.
• Review referrals and support clinical decisions.
• Conduct direct clinical assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Provide pre- and post-diagnostic support.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Liaison with schools

Data management

Quality improvement

Job description

Role Overview

Assistant Psychologist role with varied responsibilities including supporting screening referrals and triaging, liaising with schools, reviewing referrals, direct clinical assessments for autism and ADHD, providing pre‑ and post‑diagnostic support, managing the referral database, and participating in audit and quality improvement projects.

Working for us

We are part of East London NHS Foundation Trust’s Specialist Children and Young People’s Services. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all we serve. We value caring, respectful, inclusive attitudes and look for people who live and breathe these qualities.

You will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists and speech therapists within the CHAND (CHildren with Autism in Newham Diagnosis) Service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting screening referrals and triaging in the pathway.
• Liaising with schools to gather clinical information necessary for diagnostic assessments.
• Reviewing referrals and supporting clinical decisions for allocation of appointments to different disciplines.
• Liaison with referral partner services.
• Direct clinical role in assessments of children for autism and ADHD (including ADOS, Qbtest, and school observations).
• Pre‑ and post‑diagnostic supports alongside experienced multi‑disciplinary clinicians.
• Joint management of the database of referrals and streamlining of data processes.
• Active role in audit and quality improvement projects.

Shift Availability

Shift availability depends on demand. No guarantee of minimum number of hours. This is a BANK opportunity.

Other Reasons to Apply

Flexible working options (job share, part‑time, other arrangements) and relocation support of up to £10,000 subject to terms and conditions.