Specialist Clinician - Autism Assessment

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London is looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist to conduct Neurodevelopmental Assessments for complex cases. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team, formulating specialized care programs, and mentoring other staff. Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree and HCPC registration. This is a part-time, fixed-term position offering a salary between £56,276 to £63,176 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level with developed specialist knowledge.
• Evidence of working with client population.
• Experience managing complexity and risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload and conduct Neurodevelopmental Assessments.
• Lead on writing comprehensive assessment reports.
• Formulate specialized psychological treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Risk management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree/Masters level

Registration with HCPC or relevant body

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will hold a caseload of highly complex service users and carry out Neurodevelopmental Assessments as part of the MDT.

You will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering a range of outcome focussed, evidence based, and complex assessments and responsible for the formulation and delivery of specialised programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to the quality, safety and continuous improvement of services provided to service users and their families.

The post holder will foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent way with internal and external partners.

You will act as a positive role model and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

You will ensure that all organisational systems and processes are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold their own highly complex caseload within the team including risk management and clinical governance.

The post holder will lead on complex neurodevelopmental assessments for CYP aged 12-25 years within the Autism Assessment pathway undertaking behavioural observations and Developmental interviews for allocated cases.

Leading on the writing of comprehensive assessment reports where leading on the assessment and contributing to other assessment reports where the clinician has contributed.

To ensure agreed standardised assessment questionnaires are completed with clients as per team protocol and to systematically collect data on caseload as required by the team lead/manager.

To formulate specialised programmes for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a service user/patient's psycho-social difficulties taking into account multiple theoretical differences and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.

Liaise with referral agencies and networks around identified patients for their own and shared cases. This may entail liaison with local services and participating in outreach and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex condition- related information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users/patients under their care and to monitor, evaluate and report as appropriate.

About us

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership.

The Tavistock and Portman is caring, compassionate and committed to co-creating the care and training we offer. We are passionate about the quality of our work and committed to openness, the use of evidence and the application of improvement science. We value all our staff, are concerned for their wellbeing, and seek to foster leadership, innovation and excellence in our workforce.

The post-holder will be required to attend statutory and mandatory training events as set out in the Trust's staff training policy, which includes attendance at induction and ongoing training in fire safety, health and safety, infection control, risk management, safeguarding children and participation in appraisal.

Details Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

260-TP-956

Job locations

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
• Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, Psychotherapist, or Systemic Therapist

Experience Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience of working with client population. A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
• A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
• Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise of managing and treating the client group Some experience of clinical supervision

Desirable

• Some experience of clinical management of staff
• Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement

Skills Essential

• High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
• Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
• Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
• Ability to manage own clinical case load

Knowledge Essential

• Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
• Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments

Personal Attributes (demonstrable) Essential

• Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs

Other Essential

• Ability to travel Keyboard
• IMT skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
• Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, Psychotherapist, or Systemic Therapist

Experience Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience of working with client population. A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
• A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
• Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise of managing and treating the client group Some experience of clinical supervision

Desirable

• Some experience of clinical management of staff
• Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement

Skills Essential

• High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
• Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
• Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
• Ability to manage own clinical case load

Knowledge Essential

• Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
• Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments

Personal Attributes (demonstrable) Essential

• Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs

Other Essential

• Ability to travel Keyboard
• IMT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA

Employer's website

https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA

Employer's website

https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)