Principal Clinical Psychologist (Band 7/8a)

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to support neurodevelopmental assessments for children. The role involves collaboration with families and professionals regarding Autism and ADHD. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research. Opportunities for personal and professional development are available. This position offers both full-time and part-time options.

Benefits

Opportunities for peer support

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience assessment of children up to 18 years.
• Provide consultation to families and professionals.
• Formulation of a young person's strengths and needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychological assessments of children.
• Consult families and professionals regarding Autism and ADHD.
• Work with multi-agency teams across care settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with ASD and ADHD

Ability to formulate strengths and needs

Education

Doctoral level knowledge of research and design

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families? Are you interested in changing perceptions, shaping neurodevelopmental assessment services, promoting positive outcomes for neuro-divergent young people and their families?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist who has a strong interest in neurodiversity within our Doncaster Neurodevelopmental (ASD & ADHD) assessment pathway. We have a permanent 7/8a developmental post with either full-time or part-time working hours. You will be required to undertake psychological assessments of children up to 18 years, as part of a wider team.

There are strong links with the Clinical Psychology training course at both the University of Sheffield and Hull. This is an exciting time to be joining this service as the Neurodevelopmental pathways in the Children’s care group have been working closely with our partner agencies to develop a more integrated and multi-agency/disciplinary service. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive group of psychologists and other professionals who are committed to working within a compassionate framework where your development and well-being will be prioritised and encouraged.

Experience of assessment and working with ASD and ADHD would be desirable though not essential; applications are welcomed from recently qualified or soon to qualify Clinical Psychologists as well as established Clinical Psychologists.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent communication skills and will provide consultation to families, schools and other professionals and agencies when there is Autism and/or ADHD queries. There will also be a requirement to undertake ADHD and Autism assessments and to consider differential diagnoses. You will have relevant demonstrable experience of working as a clinical psychologist or trainee clinical psychologist and of specialist psychological assessment and interventions of clients across the full range of care settings, along with experience of working in multi-agency teams and with a wide variety of client groups which reflect the full range of clinical severity. Formulation is key in the service that we provide and it is essential that you can demonstrate the ability to formulate a young person’s strengths and needs. A Doctoral level knowledge of research and design and methodology is essential as is the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

We are strongly committed to personal and professional development; the role is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment. There are multiple opportunities for peer support.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychological assessments of children up to 18 years as part of a wider team.
• Provide consultation to families, schools and other professionals/agencies when there are Autism and/or ADHD queries.
• Undertake ADHD and Autism assessments and consider differential diagnoses.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in clinical psychology or trainee clinical psychology and specialist psychological assessment/interventions across the full range of care settings.
• Work in multi-agency teams with diverse client groups reflecting the range of clinical severity.
• Experience in formulation; demonstrate ability to formulate a young person’s strengths and needs.
• Contribute to a team environment with Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology.

Qualifications

• Experience of assessment and working with ASD and ADHD desirable but not essential; open to recently qualified, soon-to-qualify, and established Clinical Psychologists.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide consultation to families, schools and other professionals.
• A Doctoral level knowledge of research and design and methodology is essential.