Paediatric Clinical Psychologist

The Portland Hospital for Women and Children; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Private pension contribution

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Job summary

The Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London is seeking a Clinical Psychologist specialising in Neurodevelopmental Conditions to join our Paediatric Therapies team. You will conduct neurodevelopmental assessments and develop treatment plans within inpatient and outpatient settings.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) with ADOS-2/ADI-R/DISCO training and extensive paediatric experience, including ASD diagnostic work and CAMHS exposure.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent.
• ADOS-2 and ADI‑R/DISCO training and experience.
• Extensive paediatric psychology experience.
• Significant experience with neurological conditions and ASD diagnostic service.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostic testing to support children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide diagnosis and care planning.
• Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each child and family.
• Provide education, guidance and emotional support to families at diagnosis.
• Deliver teaching and training to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Liaise with consultants, schools and external providers to promote integrated care.
• Maintain high standards of professional, ethical and legal practice.

Job description

Clinical Psychologist (Specialising in Neurodevelopmental Conditions)

• Area: Paediatric Therapies & Psychology
• Location: London – The Portland Hospital
• Hours: Part Time, 15–18.75 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

We're looking for a Clinical Psychologist specialising in Neurodevelopmental Conditions to join our Paediatric Therapies team at The Portland Hospital, the UK's leading private hospital dedicated to the healthcare of women, children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and compassionate Child Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of neurodevelopmental conditions and child and adolescent mental health. The successful candidate will have experience in neuropsychological assessment and working within an ASD assessment service, delivering high‑quality care for children and their families across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary working and contributing to the ongoing development of our specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostic testing to support children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive diagnosis and care planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child and family's needs.
• Provide education, guidance and emotional support to families receiving a new diagnosis.
• Deliver teaching and training to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Liaise with consultants, schools and external healthcare providers to promote integrated care and support pathways.
• Maintain high standards of professional, ethical and legal practice at all times.

What You’ll Bring

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or Statement of Equivalence.
• ADOS-2 and ADI‑R/DISCO training and experience.
• Extensive paediatric psychology experience.
• Significant experience working with children with neurological conditions and/or within an ASD diagnostic service.
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and child and adolescent mental health.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage children, families and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches and the ability to adapt interventions to individual needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and attendance at relevant training and team meetings.
• Previous CAMHS experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Private pension contribution increasing with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Corporate staff discounts including Portland Hospital services.
• Flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Reasonable Adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and workplace to support individual needs.