Assistant Psychologist (Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Pathway)

The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.Aim Of The RoleThe post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work. They are:We are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.The Post Holder Will Achieve This By Working alongside children and families to continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards To initiate and develop new ideas and methods in consultation with the Team and autism Head of Service. Participate in research, audit reviews and other initiatives in accordance with Clinical Governance. Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice.Key Responsibilities Assisting in the provision of a psychological service to children and families within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist. To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist. To undertake assessments of children to inform the diagnosis of possible social communication disorders in clinic, school, home and nursery settings. To deliver post-diagnostic parent groups for parents of children who are autistic. To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist. To support a research grant to develop pre-school autism service pathway within our service. The research part of the role is under the supervision of Dr Hilary ToulminOur Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They AreWe are kind.We are respectful.We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.High Cost Area Supplement - Outer LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amy Farrell Job title: Service Delivery Manager Email address: amy.farrell@nelft.nhs.uk