Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist | East London NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in London is seeking a professional to provide specialist psychological assessments for adults. The role involves working autonomously within guidelines, contributing to service development, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant psychological qualifications and experience with autistic individuals is valued. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and is focused on supporting individuals in diagnostic processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma and mental health issues desirable.
• Experience with autistic individuals is valuable.
• Creative and dedicated person interested in autism assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex psychological assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise team members and contribute to research.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Consultation skills

Collaborative work

Data analysis

Education

Relevant psychological qualification

Tools

ADOS

ADI-R

ACIA

DISCO

Job description

To provide specialist psychological assessments for adults living in BLMK. The post holder will deliver highly specialist psychological autism assessments for a diverse population with a wide range of diagnostic characteristics. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate with various clinical disciplines and have opportunities for consultation work.

The post holder is expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the Trust's policies. They will also utilize research skills for audit, service development, and research activities.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we are proactively developing our services to align with contemporary, evidence-based understanding of autism. We are committed to involving the autistic community in leading innovative and evolving practices. The post holder will contribute to service development and provide clinical supervision and psychological formulation to team members.

The role involves providing complex psychological assessments using data from tests, interviews, observations, and reports, within the diagnostic pathway. The team supports new staff training in autism assessment tools such as ADOS, ADI-R, ACIA, and DISCO.

Our mission is to positively impact lives by improving quality of life. We value care, respect, and inclusivity, and seek individuals who embody these qualities in their interactions with service users, carers, colleagues, and partners.

You will join a multidisciplinary team including nurses, a clinical lead consultant psychologist, a clinical psychologist, assistant psychologists, support workers, an occupational therapist, and administrative staff. Your contributions will include supervision, MDT participation, assessments, and formulation. There are opportunities for specialist development, leading quality improvement, and research initiatives. We promote a reflective team culture, encouraging understanding of internal biases and cultural justice to ensure accessible services for diverse populations.

Experience with trauma and mental health issues is desirable; even if you have not worked directly in an autism service, experience with autistic individuals is valuable. We seek a creative, dedicated person interested in autism assessment and neuroaffirming psychoeducation to support autonomy during diagnostic processes.

You will evaluate and make decisions about ongoing support options, considering complex factors related to developmental history and individual circumstances. Outcome data will be collected to ensure appropriate assessments and treatments are delivered.

You will exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessments and discharge decisions, undertake risk assessments, and advise on psychological risk management. Effective communication of assessment, formulation, and treatment plans is essential, along with monitoring progress in both individual and multidisciplinary contexts.

This advert closes on Sunday, 31 August 2025.