Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Oxleas Adult Autism Service as we seek to appoint a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to be part of our adult diagnostic assessment pathway
This is a full time and permanent position.
The emphasis of the role will be to complete highly specialist diagnostic assessments of Autism Spectrum Disorder across the whole trust (covering Bromley, Bexley & Greenwich) for adults without learning disability.
The role will require a good knowledge of wide spectrum of mental health and psychiatric comorbidities and how these present in autistic people, but equally complete complex differential diagnosis between autism and other psychiatric conditions.
Main duties of the job
See attached job description for details of the main duties of this role and description of responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job description for details of main responsibilities and duties required for this role.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of comorbidities and conducting differential diagnosis in Autism
Experience
Essential
- Robust experience working with Adults with Autism and psychiatric disorders
- Experience of working within an Adult Diagnostic Service and conducting assessment independently
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Clin Psych training or relevant qualification at doctorate level
- ADOS 2 Training and administration Experience with Adults
Desirable
- Additional studies, qualifications, formal knowledge in ASD
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 8 Psychology roles in Dartford
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist (Autism and Mental Health) with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Dartford, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 pa inc. The contract type is 12 months (12 months fixed term). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (03 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.