Clinical Psychologist Adult Autism

Leaders in Care; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leaders in Care seeks a Clinical Psychologist to support an adult autism service in the West Midlands. The role is hybrid with options for full-time or part-time hours, focusing on diagnostic reasoning within a governed MDT.

You will conduct clinical interviews, gather developmental histories, perform psychological assessments and contribute to formulations for complex differential diagnoses, supported by MDT oversight.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Direct experience contributing to adult autism diagnostic assessments within an MDT.
• Desirable: familiarity with ADOS-2 and ADI-R.

Responsabilités

• Conduct detailed clinical interviews and developmental history as part of autism assessments.
• Perform psychological assessments and develop formulations for complex differential diagnoses within an MDT.
• Collaborate with psychology, nursing, SLT, OT and senior medical colleagues; MDT oversight by Consultant Psychiatrist and GP.
• Contribute to audit, service improvement and supervision of other clinicians.
• Adhere to defined MDT, supervision and governance structures.

Connaissances

HCPC registration

Autism assessment experience

MDT collaboration

ADOS-2 familiarity

ADI-R familiarity

Formation

Clinical Psychologist qualification

HCPC registration

Outils

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Description du poste

Clinical Psychologist Adult Autism £60,000£66,500 | West Midlands | Hybrid | Full-time or part-time

For a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys neurodevelopmental work but still wants the space for formulation, differential thinking and proper MDT discussion, this is a strong opportunity.

You will join a clinician-led adult autism service where psychology is central to diagnostic reasoning. The role covers detailed clinical interviews, developmental history, psychological assessment, formulation and complex differential diagnosis within a governed MDT pathway.

You will work alongside psychology, nursing, SLT, OT and senior medical colleagues, with Consultant Psychiatrist and GP clinical oversight available for complex cases and escalation.

Why consider it.

• Psychology has a clear role in diagnostic decision-making, rather than simply delivering one part of an assessment.
• There is room for proper formulation and differential reasoning across autism, ADHD, mental health, trauma, learning disability and other complex presentations.
• You will contribute to personalised recommendations and support planning, not simply diagnostic outcomes.
• The service has defined MDT, supervision, peer review and governance structures.
• There is scope to contribute to audit, service improvement and supervision of other clinicians.

The weekly job plan includes 1822 hours for clinical assessment and feedback, 810 hours for formulation and reporting, and protected MDT, supervision and governance time.

You will need HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and direct experience contributing to adult autism diagnostic assessments within an MDT. ADOS-2, ADI-R and Right to Choose experience are desirable rather than essential.