Assistant Psychologist Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

We provide autism diagnostic assessments, post-diagnosis support and consultation for adults (without a learning disability) and their care network in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham. We work closely with local services.

We are seeking an assistant psychologist interested in working with autistic adults. The post is until the end of March 2026 and may be extended.

QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE APPLICATION FORM

Please answer the following question as part of your application. Your answer should be MARKED 'ANSWER' and placed at the beginning of your 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section.

1. Describe your reasons for applying to this role and what interests you about working with autistic adults (without a learning disability). (around 100 words)
2. Explain how your knowledge and experience could be applied to this role. (around 100 words)

We will not shortlist applications without responses to the above questions.

We are seeking an assistant psychologist interested in working in an adult autism service. The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Compassionate and person-centred
• Strong work ethic
• Good team player
• Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and/or experience of the context of services for autistic individuals
• Work well with health and social care colleagues
• BPS-accredited Psychology Degree (high 2:1 or first) or a Master's in Psychology
• Knowledge of communication and IT skills relevant for the role

We have good links with the North London Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology and provide clinical placements to trainees.

Informal discussions are welcome by contacting Dr Catherine Cheung and Dr Olivia Milburn.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Single occupancy accommodation in Central London – (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
• Support with gaining your driving license *T&C’s apply
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: Pay and Benefits

Responsibilities include:

1. To undertake protocol-based psychological and diagnostic assessments of service users. This may include applying psychological tests, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user’s care.
2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user’s key challenges, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.
3. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
4. To work with other staff in assessing service user’s needs and reviewing their care.
5. To assist in developing a psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to benefit service users across different settings.
6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
7. To support the work of qualified clinicians in the team in keeping with the pace of the service.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Apr 2025.