Job vacancy: Clinical Psychologist, Autism Unlimited, Christchurch

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Psychologist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

Employer: Autism Unlimited
Employer type: Private Sector
Town: Christchurch
Closing: 11/04/2025 23:59

Clinical Psychologist

Portfield School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our therapy team. The successful candidate will work with students who have autism and other complex associated complexities. In addition to their work within the school, the Clinical Psychologist will also participate in monthly assessment sessions at our assessment centre collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess children for a diagnosis of autism.

A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist would include:

Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.
Conducting psychological assessments, including cognitive and behavioural evaluations, to inform individualised learning Plans.
Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff to support the emotional and psychological well-being of students.
Developing and implement behaviour management plans and strategies to support students’ learning and development with the behaviour support team.
Providing training and support to school staff and parents on topics related to autism and other special needs.
Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Maintaining accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Attending monthly assessment sessions at the assessment centre, contributing to the diagnosis process for children referred for autism assessments.

Our ideal candidate would have:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of children with special needs

Closing date: 11th April 2025

Take a look at why our people work here!

Why join us?

Competitive salary (NHS Band 8a-*c), commensurate with experience.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Access to resources and facilities to support psychological work.

Working conditions similar to ‘Agenda for Change’.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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