Psychologist – Autism Pathway

Pertemps Medical Professionals; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Psychologist for the Autism Pathway in London. This role involves delivering neurodevelopmental assessments and contributing to diagnostic formulations. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience with autism assessments in a paediatric setting. The position offers flexible hours and competitive rates, aiming to reduce waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates with weekly payment

Flexible working hours

Full administrative and clinical support

Opportunity to make a tangible impact

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in paediatric or CAMHS settings.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic formulation.
• Produce high-quality clinical documentation.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experience conducting autism assessments

Excellent report writing skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Tools

ADOS-2

3Di

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Psychologist – Autism Pathway. Location: London. Contract Type: Insourcing – Fixed-Term (30 Weeks initially). Start Date: ASAP. Hours: Flexible (Full or Part-Time Options Considered). Rate: Competitive Daily Rate.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling) to support our Autism (ASD) assessment service as part of an insourcing contract. This 30-week fixed-term role is focused on reducing waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments within the paediatric autism diagnostic pathway.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely, high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic formulations. Clinics will be based at a single site with full administrative and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic formulation in line with NICE guidelines
• Utilise diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, and structured clinical interviews
• Communicate effectively with families, schools, and external agencies throughout the assessment and feedback process
• Produce high-quality clinical documentation and diagnostic reports
• Support the service in maintaining compliance with quality standards and help reduce assessment backlogs efficiently

Essential Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling)
• Experience conducting autism assessments in a paediatric or CAMHS setting
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, or equivalent (training provided if required)
• Excellent report writing, formulation, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates with weekly payment
• Flexible working – full or part-time sessions considered
• Single-site delivery with full administrative and clinical support
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on reducing ASD pathway waiting times
• Supportive and professional contract management and onboarding

To Apply

If you're an experienced Psychologist looking for flexible contract work with real impact, we want to hear from you!

If you are interested in finding out more info, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack Bruno or Ellie Bruno on 0203 2255 999 option 3 or simply respond to this AD with your up to date CV we will call you.

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