Assistant Psychologist jobs in United Kingdom

We are a highly-regarded, expanding private paediatric neurodevelopmental practice in the South West, dedicated to providing bespoke, gold‑standard assessment services for children and adolescents presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention‑Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

We are seeking a team of exceptional and dedicated Clinical Psychologist (Counselling Psychologist with relevant experience) to join our collaborative, specialist team.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Highly competitive hourly rate)

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of self‑referred and professionally‑referred children and adolescents, focused on delivering high‑quality, outcome‑focused diagnostic assessments. Responsibilities include:

• Gold‑Standard Assessment & Formulation: Conducting comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments, primarily utilising tools such as the ADI‑R and ADOS‑2 for ASD, and structured clinical interviews / rating scales for ADHD.
• Complex Case Management: Synthesising information from parents, schools, and other professionals to produce clear, authoritative diagnostic reports and client‑centred formulations.
• MDT Collaboration & Consultation: Working closely with in‑house Consultant Paediatricians, Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialist Nurses, and other external professionals to ensure seamless, holistic client care that meets national diagnostic guidelines (e.g., NICE).
• Service Quality: Maintaining meticulous clinical records and contributing to the practice’s reputation for clinical excellence and professional standards in paediatric assessment.
• Flexibility: Opportunities to develop and run specialist parent support workshops or psychoeducational groups based on areas of expertise (ADHD / ASD).

We believe in rewarding expertise and dedication with an industry‑leading package:

• Highly Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate.
• Focus on Clinical Work: Dedicated and highly competent administrative support is provided to handle all referrals, consent, scheduling, invoicing, and non‑clinical tasks.
• Premium Environment: Work from state‑of‑the‑art, child‑friendly private consulting rooms in a prime North London location, with hybrid working options available.
• Professional Development: Generous budget and protected time for continuous professional development (CPD), especially for specialist training (e.g., ADOS‑2 reliability training), and external clinical supervision.

Full‑time and part‑time applications are welcomed.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
• A minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in a paediatric or CAMHS setting.
• Specific demonstrable experience in conducting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and/or ASD is preferred. Formal training in ADOS‑2 / ADI‑R is beneficial but can be supplied in‑house for the right candidate.