Description
We are excited to offer this full-time position of Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in our new Autism and Social Communication Assessment pathway.
The successful candidate will assess children aged 0-6 for possible autism using the ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, interview parents/carers, liaise with schools, and formulate with other members of the MDT to consider the correct outcome for the child.
The post-holder will also provide clinical supervision to two band 5 Assistant Psychologists in the service, contribute to service improvement, audit and research, and be involved in triaging incoming referrals and helping oversee cases with safeguarding or risk elements.
The position requires working flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework, engaging with various professionals in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment.
The post holder will work as part of the Team for the Assessment of Autism and Social Communication (TAASC) team for children aged 0-6 in Barnet.
The role involves supervision and line management of two band 5 Assistant Psychologists within the team, leading practice, providing specialist support to children and families, liaising with other professionals, and demonstrating a neuro-affirmative attitude to differences such as autism and ADHD.
The post-holder will work closely with Health, Education, Social services and Voluntary services, Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Children with disabilities team, Health Visitors, School nurses, GPs, Educational Psychologists, Early Years Advisors and particularly families.
The post holder will lead psychology provision within the service and contribute psychological skills and expertise to the team, helping to foster a culture of reflective practice in the team.
The post holder will contribute to triaging/screening incoming referrals, helping schedule clinics, managing risk and safeguarding issues, and helping to improve various aspects of the service.
Supervision of junior staff and students is a key component of the role, ensuring their development and professional growth.
The role also involves contributing to the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the pathway.
In all the work that you do, you will be expected to represent the role of clinical psychology, to colleagues, professionals and families, to ensure that the support offered within the team truly represents the multidisciplinary expertise represented.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of service provision adhere to relevant performance standards, including safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
The salary for this post is £63,665 to £70,887 a year Per Annum Including HCAS.
Benefits include flexible working hours, generous benefits, and next level training.