Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Children's Autism and ADHD Team - Fixed Term, 18 months.  You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families navigating neurodevelopmental assessments.

Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, you will contribute to the diagnostic process through a balance of desk‑based tasks and direct clinical appointments, gathering and organising information that supports clear, thoughtful formulation.

You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and dedicated support workers, all committed to providing holistic, child‑centred care.

You will also be expected to travel to different locations across the Trust to support assessment activity and meet service needs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, gain specialist experience, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

Main duties of the job

To complete and support components of an Autism or ADHD assessment, this could include:

• Work with clinicians to review and collate relevant information relevant to a young person's diagnostic assessment for autism and/or ADHD.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians in clinic settings, setting up clinics, engaging with families/child, observations, note taking, contributing to formulations and tidying up after clinic.
• To complete school observations as requested by a clinician as part of a young person's diagnostic assessment.
• Be willing and able to travel across our entire locality (East Yorkshire and Hull).
• Supporting report writing as overseen by a qualified clinician.
• To attend relevant meetings.
• To lead QB testing as requested by clinicians as part of a young person's assessment.
• To independently deliver parts of an assessment as guided by the lead clinician.
• Complete psychometric testing as delegated by psychological team.
• Where appropriate manage specialist in-boxes on behalf of the service.
• Assist in clinically related audits, surveys, collation and analysis of statistics/information.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision with a clinical psychologist in line with BPS guidelines.
• Effective time management to complete the different aspects of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.