Job requirements
Essential
40 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Strong commitment to teamwork and development
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively with a range of people
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Good written and verbal communication skills
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Ability to work flexibly and to be responsive to the needs of the service.
- SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Ability to provide person-centred care
- Other Requirements
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- Other Requirements
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Other Requirements
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Personal Qualities
Compassionate
- Personal Qualities
Respectful
- Personal Qualities
Positive approach
- Personal Qualities
Being able to work together with other professionals, colleagues, clients and their families.
- Personal Qualities
A commitment to service users’ participation across the levels of clinical practice, team/service, and the organisation
- Personal Qualities
High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to be self -reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience and Knowledge of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties in mental health services, including the application of clinical risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience & knowledge of undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments including autism and ADHD
- Experience/ Knowledge
Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and related mental health conditions.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Practical experience administrating ADOS-2
- Experience/ Knowledge
Good working knowledge of current and emerging areas of good practice in neurodevelopmental assessment and neurodevelopmental services
- Experience/ Knowledge
Knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and intervention, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Experience/ Knowledge
Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly in their network
- Experience/ Knowledge
Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children, young people and families.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience/ Knowledge
Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Understanding of the need and rationale for using evidence -based interventions.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of work in multidisciplinary team/multi - agency contexts
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multi -cultural setting.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Experience/ Knowledge
Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Skills in using IT, including office applications, clinical record systems (e.g. RIO) and database/statistical applications.
- Qualifications/ Registrations
Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
- Qualifications/ Registrations
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Qualifications/ Registrations
Trained in ADOS-2
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions to neurodiverse populations
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience in enabling service user participation.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Practical experience administrating AD-IR or 3di
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of cognitive assessments (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV)
- Experience/ Knowledge
Experience of teaching and training.
- Experience/ Knowledge
Implementing audit or research in a healthcare setting.
- Qualifications/ Registrations
Trained in ADI-R or 3di
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (0.6 WTE, 3 days) to join the Barnet CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service, based at Holly Oak Clinic, Edgware Community Hospital.
The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people aged 6–18. The role includes delivering pre- and post-diagnostic support, including psychoeducation and group work, as well as managing a small caseload of psychological therapies to support wider mental health needs. You will also work closely with families, schools and partner agencies to support effective multi-agency working.
The service is guided by the iThrive Framework and promotes collaborative working and shared learning. We offer regular supervision, reflective practice and a wide range of CPD opportunities, including training in neurodevelopmental assessment and evidence-based interventions.
Barnet CAMHS Psychology is a supportive, inclusive and innovative team, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. Staff are encouraged to contribute to service development and the delivery of creative, evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention service for children and young people referred to the Barnet CAMHS NDS, working closely with families and carers. You will lead on complex ASD and ADHD assessments, contribute to MDT diagnostic decisions, and deliver evidence-based interventions, including pre- and post-diagnostic support and group programmes.
You will manage a clinical caseload and also hold a small therapy caseload within the generic CAMHS team to support wider mental health needs.
The role includes providing consultation and advice to families, schools, and partner agencies, contributing to holistic care planning. You will undertake and lead on risk assessment and management, ensuring robust safeguarding practice and supporting colleagues in this area.
You will use advanced clinical reasoning in assessment, formulation, intervention, and supervision, and provide clinical supervision to junior staff. The role also includes contributing to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Work will be delivered across clinic, community, and remote settings, with participation in duty systems to respond to urgent situations where required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, including ASD and ADHD
Lead on complex assessments, formulation and diagnostic decision-making within the multidisciplinary team
Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including individual therapy, group programmes, and pre- and post-diagnostic support
Manage a clinical caseload, including a small therapy caseload within the generic CAMHS team
Provide consultation, advice and support to families, schools, GPs, and partner agencies to ensure joined-up care
Undertake and lead on risk assessments, ensuring safe practice and adherence to safeguarding procedures
Provide clinical leadership within the team, supporting pathway management and service delivery
Offer clinical supervision, mentoring and support to junior staff, including Assistant Psychologists and trainees
Contribute to MDT meetings, care planning, and service-wide decision-making
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, reports, and outcome measures
Contribute to service development, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
Support training and development within the team and wider service
Work flexibly across clinic, community (e.g. schools or home visits), and remote settings
Participate in duty systems, including responding to urgent or crisis situations
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Psychologist - Barnet CAMHS NDS Team with North London NHS Foundation Trust in Edgware, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Social worker, Mental health nurse, Family therapist, Psychological therapist, Allied health professionals, Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent: 0.6 WTE. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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