Job overview
We are excited to advertise for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Neurodiversity Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), based in Torbay and South Devon. This pathway supports children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tics or Tourette’s Syndrome, particularly where these conditions co-occur with mental health needs.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a service dedicated to providing assessments and specialist evidence-based interventions for neurodiverse children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Assist in psychological assessments, including cognitive testing and school observations.
Support clinicians in delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Contribute to service evaluation, research, and audit activities.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team discussions and psychological formulations.
Gain experience in working with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ASC, ADHD, and Tics or Tourette’s Syndrome, especially where these are accompanied by mental health needs.
Receive regular clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Develop skills in group work and other therapeutic interventions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in psychological assessments, including cognitive testing and school observations.
Support clinicians in delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Contribute to service evaluation, research, and audit activities.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team discussions and psychological formulations.
Gain experience in working with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ASC, ADHD, and Tics or Tourette’s Syndrome, especially where these are accompanied by mental health needs.
Receive regular clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Develop skills in group work and other therapeutic interventions.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist Neurodiversity with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jun 2025.
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