Senior Assistant Psychologist/Autism Assessment Practitioner

Senior Assistant Psychologist/Autism Assessment Practitioner Poole, England

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Poole, England 27055 - 32934 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Senior Assistant Psychologist/ Autism Assessment Practitioner (job share - 15 hrs per week) in our Community Paediatric Service. The vacancy is ideal for candidates who have an interest in working with young people with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder/ Condition and their families. The post will involve working closely with external organisations, as well as members of the Multidisciplinary Team which includes Consultant Community Paediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.

Under supervision from the Clinical Psychologist, the successful applicant will work as part of our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Pathway to provide training, support and advice to families who are in the process of seeking an assessment. This pathway is part of The Dorset Development and Behaviour Pathway which is a locally driven initiative designed to inform and support families who access our service.

The post holder will promote and coordinate the patient journey through the service, utilising an evidence based approach. They will act as a single point of contact for families to keep them informed about during the process of assessment and to give practical tips whilst waiting or making referrals to appropriate services.

We are looking for an motivated and flexible individual with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Psychology. Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 20th April 2023

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Senior Assistant Psychologist/Autism Assessment Practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

www.rbch.nhs.uk
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Debbie Fleming
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Hospital
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