Clinical Psychologist

DCA Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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Clinical Psychologist (Autism and ADHD)
Pay: £55,500- £61,000 per year (pro rata, dependent on experience)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Company: The Nook Therapy Clinic
Location: The Nook Therapy Clinic, Kensington Therapy Rooms, 125 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4TE
Responsible to: Clinical Psychologist
Accountable To: Lead Clinical Psychologist

OUR COMPANY
The Nook Therapy Clinic is a specialist healthcare company working to support adults, children, young people, and their families affected by mental health, Autism and ADHD conditions to support individuals and families to reach their full potential. We are a compassionate and supportive team of clinicians who work closely together, support one another, and are passionate about the client group we support.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This post holder will work as part of The Nook Therapy Clinic, providing diagnostic assessments to young people and adults. This role is open to Clinical Psychologists who can offer expertise in the field of autism and ADHD. The post holder will support designated members of staff and provide advice and awareness raising of neurodiversity across agencies to facilitate group activities, contributing to the planning and implementation of interventions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will contribute to the diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD in children, young people, and adults (additional training will be provided if needed). You will be under the supervision of the lead psychologist and will provide specialist advice and support to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals and families working with neuro-diverse children, young people, and adults. You will help lead MDT discussions with the team to support the assessment and diagnosis of adults and children with ASD and ADHD. Under the guidance of the lead psychologist, you will gain experience and provide tailored, evidence-based, outcome-focused time-limited support to the partners/carers and wider family members of autistic/neuro-diverse children and young people.

The post holder will:

1. Contribute to the development, coordination and evaluation of specialist interventions provided within the Neurodevelopmental Service.
2. Support and contribute to research projects, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and comply with NICE guidelines, current legislation pertaining to autism and ADHD and professional standards.
3. Undertake a caseload to support senior Neurodevelopmental Team colleagues and work according to a plan agreed with the Team Lead and Clinical Lead for the service.
4. Offer specialist knowledge and skills applied through theoretical and practical experience and contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussions.
5. Be required to undertake training and become proficient under supervision in the assessment of autism and ADHD and the use of diagnostic assessment tools as recommended in NICE guidance.
6. Ensure effective and timely contribution to multi-disciplinary team discussion and supervision around diagnostic assessments.
7. Contribute to the development of the service, supporting the organisation to implement a range of activities and/or programmes.
8. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals forging strong relationships across the Neurodevelopment multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other agencies.
9. Be an autonomous practitioner within their level of competency, under the guidance of the lead psychologist.
10. Manage own caseload, providing support and advice to individuals with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD.

SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Ensure adherence to Health Board policies and procedures and legislation and good practice guidance around autism and ADHD at all times. Contribute to the development and review of Neurodevelopmental team policies and procedures.

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Actively participate in professional and personal development, ensuring completion of mandatory and core training required for the role. Ensure active engagement with clinical and line management supervision offered. Attend Community of Practice network events as deemed necessary by the Team Lead. Ensure active engagement with performance appraisal reviews as per Health Board policy. Supervise junior staff members as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant degree in Clinical Psychology and Registered member of HCPC. Willingness to train in the use of specific autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment instruments. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of autistic individuals, individuals with ADHD and their families/carers/partners. Has insight into the changing needs of those with autism and ADHD across the lifespan. Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support for autistic people.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.