Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Portfield School is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join their therapy team, focusing on supporting students with autism and complex needs. Responsibilities include psychological interventions, assessments, and collaboration with other professionals, working three days a week in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions.
• Conducting psychological assessments.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job summary

Portfield School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our therapy team. The successful candidate will work with students who have autism and other complex associated complexities. In addition to their work within the school, the Clinical Psychologist will also participate in monthly assessment sessions at our assessment centre collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess children for a diagnosis of autism. This role would be to support three days a week.

Main duties of the job

A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist would include:

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.
• Conducting psychological assessments, including cognitive and behavioural evaluations, to inform individualised learning Plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff to support the emotional and psychological well-being of students.
• Developing and implement behaviour management plans and strategies to support students learning and development with the behaviour support team.
• Providing training and support to school staff and parents on topics related to autism and other special needs.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Attending monthly assessment sessions at the assessment centre, contributing to the diagnosis process for children referred for autism assessments.

About us

We exist to support and empower those living with autism.We recognise the challenges for children, adults and their families and will work with them as partners to find solutions and create opportunities through tailored learning and support.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,000 to £70,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0511-25-0004

Job locations

Parley Lane

Christchurch

BH23 6BP

Job description Job responsibilities

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.

Job description Job responsibilities

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of children with special needs

Qualifications Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of children with special needs

Qualifications Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Autism Unlimited

Address

Parley Lane

Christchurch

BH23 6BP

Employer's website

https://www.autism-unlimited.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Autism Unlimited

Address

Parley Lane

Christchurch

BH23 6BP

Employer's website

https://www.autism-unlimited.org/ (Opens in a new tab)