Clinical Psychologist- Neurodiversity Pathway

NHS Jobs; Edgware; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to work within the Team for the Assessment of Autism and Social Communication (TAASC) for children aged 0-6 in Barnet. The post holder will assess for autism, interview parents, liaise with schools, and contribute to MDT discussions to determine outcomes.

You will supervise two Band 5 Assistant Psychologists and produce high‑quality clinical reports while promoting neuro-affirmative practice.

Job description

Clinical Psychologist- Neurodiversity Pathway

The post holder will work as part of the Team for the Assessment of Autism and Social Communication (TAASC) team for children aged 0-6 in Barnet. This is a multidisciplinary team which is designed to provide a needs-led, family-centred approach for children aged 0-6 with neurodivergent learning needs. The successful candidate will assess children aged 0-6 for possible autism using the ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, interview parents/carers, liaise with schools, and formulate with other members of the MDT to consider the correct outcome for the child. You will give families feedback about the outcome of assessments, discuss post-diagnostic support, and write high-quality clinical reports. The role involves supervision and line management of two band 5 Assistant Psychologists within the team, leading practice, providing specialist support to children and families, liaising with other professionals, and demonstrating a neuro-affirmative attitude to differences such as autism and ADHD. The post-holder will work closely with Health, Education, Social services and Voluntary services, Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Children with disabilities team, Health Visitors, School nurses, GPs, Educational Psychologists, Early Years Advisors and particularly families. The aim is to provide a holistic approach in communicating and sharing advice, information and plans to all relevant parties and family. The post holder will lead psychology provision within the service and contribute psychological skills and expertise to the team, helping to foster a culture of reflective practice in the team. The post holder will contribute to triaging/screening incoming referrals, helping schedule clinics, managing risk and safeguarding issues, and helping to improve various aspects of the service. Supervision of junior staff and students is a key component of the role, ensuring their development and professional growth. The role also involves contributing to the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the pathway. Additionally, you will participate in service improvement initiatives and contribute to quality enhancement efforts within the team. In all the work that you do, you will be expected to represent the role of clinical psychology, to colleagues, professionals and families, to ensure that the support offered within the team truly represents the multidisciplinary expertise represented. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of service provision adhere to relevant performance standards, including safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. This includes monitoring the quality-of-service delivery, achieving developmental targets, and supporting ongoing service development within the TAASC.

£55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS

£63,665 - £70,887 per annum, pro rat inclusive of HCAS