Clinical Psychologist (1-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Location Surrey
Discipline: Mental Health
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Amelia Toovey
Contact email: amelia.toovey@blackstone-recruitment.co.uk
Job ref: J5755
Startdate: 14/06/2024

Job Details:

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday 

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year

Location: Wallington, Surrey

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

This post is directed at qualified Clinical Psychologists with interests in and knowledge of neurodiversity to join our team as we continue our initiative to improve the neurodevelopmental pathway and mental health service experience for autistic children and young people within Sutton.

With the expansion of our service, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative clinical psychologist to work within our specialist service for children and young people who are neurodiverse.  Our team is friendly, supportive and considers not just diagnostic criteria but other factors such as culture, post covid consequences and the economic climate which may affect the assessment outcome for a young person.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

  • Further refine their assessment skills as well as providing support/interventions (neurodevelopmental and mental health)
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Contribute to service development
  • Collaborate with other services
  • Participate in public speaking
  • Supervise assistant psychologists

There must be an understanding of child development, autism, ADHD and mental health concerns such as trauma, attachment, anxiety and depression. Applicants must have experience of working with autistic young people between the ages of 8-18 years.   Applicants will also need to have experience of applying psychology theory in community settings with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Candidate Criteria:

  • Doctorate in Psychology
  • HCPC Registered
  • Right to work in the UK

Blackstone Benefits:

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Amelia Toovey at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.