SEND Clinical Psychologist

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a committed SEND Clinical Psychologist to join their collaborative team in Uxbridge, offering hybrid working options. The role involves providing psychological support for children and young people with complex needs, working with schools and families to ensure inclusive education. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, training staff, and leading case planning within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with HCPC, with a passion for improving outcomes for children with SEND.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support and Counselling Services

Qualifications

• Experience with psychological assessment and intervention for children with SEND.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological support to children and young people.
• Deliver high-impact interventions for complex needs.
• Conduct psychological assessments and design behaviour support plans.
• Champion inclusive practices in educational settings.
• Lead case planning and contribute to multi-agency reviews.

Skills

Psychological support

Consultation

Training educational staff

Collaboration

Flexible working

Education

Qualified Clinical Psychologist

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a committed and passionate SEND Clinical Psychologist to join our positive and collaborative team based in Uxbridge, with the option for hybrid working. This role sits within the new, small multidisciplinary EHCP Plus Team under the Educational Psychology Service, working closely with other SEND services to support children and young people (CYP) with complex needs who have an EHCP.

As a SEND Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Provide specialist psychological support within educational settings, enabling CYP with SEND to access mainstream education and develop the emotional, social, and behavioural skills necessary for inclusive living and lifelong learning.
• Deliver high-impact interventions for CYP with complex needs, working collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals.
• Conduct specialist psychological assessments, design and monitor behaviour support plans, and offer expert advice and training to school staff, families, and carers.
• Support mainstream educational settings in implementing EHCP provision, promoting inclusion, and preventing suspensions, exclusions, and placement breakdowns.
• Lead on case planning, contribute to multi‑agency reviews, and provide expert input in tribunal and mediation cases.
• Champion inclusive practices, developing guidance and training to empower CYP with complex needs to achieve their potential.
• Play a key role in implementing elements of the Hillingdon SEND and AP Strategy Ambitions and improvement plan, following the Local Area SEND Ofsted Inspection.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Clinical Psychologist with registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and intervention for CYP with SEND, including those with significant learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge.
• Strong skills in consultation, training, and supporting educational staff and families.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for CYP with complex needs.
• Ability to work flexibly, travel within Hillingdon, and contribute to service development and innovation.

Our Values

We are a team that values respect, collaboration, efficiency, integrity, and openness. We celebrate diversity, work together to improve outcomes, and are committed to delivering high‑quality, inclusive services for our community.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work‑life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.