Senior Neurodevelopmental Psychologist – Autism Assessment

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is recruiting a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join the Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Autism Assessment Service) across the Birmingham catchment. The post holder will supervise and support psychological assessments and therapy, liaise with education, and contribute to research, policy and service development within the multidisciplinary team.

You will be highly visible and accessible to staff, patients and families, providing expert

Qualifications

• Specialist psychological assessment of children with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Supervision of assessments and therapy provided by other psychologists.
• Liaison with education and multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of SEND processes and education agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment of children based on complex data.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans across care settings.
• Deliver a range of psychological interventions for children and families.
• Apply SEND processes and education agenda knowledge.

Skills

Specialist assessment

MDT collaboration

Clinical supervision

Research & audit

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is recruiting a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join the Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Autism Assessment Service) across the Birmingham catchment. The post holder will supervise and support psychological assessments and therapy, liaise with education, and contribute to research, policy and service development within the multidisciplinary team.

You will be highly visible and accessible to staff, patients and families, providing expert