Assistant Psychologist/ Assistant PractitionerinNorthallertoninNorthallertonPUBLISHED THU 6 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work within an innovative team that has received multiple awards for their contributions to autism assessment and support.
Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), allowing for professional development and learning from various health professionals, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Access to regular supervision and peer support, fostering a culture of continuous learning and personal growth.
Involvement in meaningful work that directly impacts the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families in the local community.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values staff contributions and encourages professional development through various wellbeing initiatives.
Recognition programs to celebrate staff achievements, enhancing job satisfaction and team morale.
Access to comprehensive employee support services, including counseling, health initiatives, and physiotherapy, promoting overall wellbeing.
Join our passionate team at the Autism Assessment Service in Northallerton as an Assistant Psychologist/Assistant Practitioner! We're seeking a motivated individual who shares our commitment to empowering children, young people, and their families within the neurodiversity framework. Our award-winning team, which includes members with lived experience of neurodivergence, is dedicated to promoting wellbeing through innovative practices and collaborative approaches.
In this fulfilling role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Clinical Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals in a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include providing specialist assessments for children and young people aged 0-19, offering therapeutic support, and connecting families with the resources they need. With regular supervision, both individually and by peers, you'll grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in nurturing our staff, offering robust wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition programs, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of our community, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Beth Billington at elizabeth.billington@nhs.net or 01423 557471. Alternatively, reach out to Laura Edwards at laura.edwards47@nhs.net. Your journey in the caring profession starts here!
In this fulfilling role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Clinical Psychologists and Allied Health Professionals in a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include providing specialist assessments for children and young people aged 0-19, offering therapeutic support, and connecting families with the resources they need. With regular supervision, both individually and by peers, you'll grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in nurturing our staff, offering robust wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition programs, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of our community, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to arrange an informal chat, please contact Beth Billington at elizabeth.billington@nhs.net or 01423 557471. Alternatively, reach out to Laura Edwards at laura.edwards47@nhs.net. Your journey in the caring profession starts here!
Opportunity to work within an innovative team that has received multiple awards for their contributions to autism assessment and support.
Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), allowing for professional development and learning from various health professionals, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Access to regular supervision and peer support, fostering a culture of continuous learning and personal growth.
Involvement in meaningful work that directly impacts the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families in the local community.
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values staff contributions and encourages professional development through various wellbeing initiatives.
Recognition programs to celebrate staff achievements, enhancing job satisfaction and team morale.
Access to comprehensive employee support services, including counseling, health initiatives, and physiotherapy, promoting overall wellbeing.
The Autism Assessment Service is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist/ Assistant Practitioner.
Our service embraces the neurodiversity paradigm: we strive to engage children, young people and families to understand their own strengths and needs and to work together to promote wellbeing. We have several members of staff who have lived experience of neurodivergence and our team are well regarded for our innovative ways of working, having received several individual awards and team Trust recognition for our work.
The post holder will benefit from close working relationships in the MDT autism assessment team as part of a wider integrated Specialist Children's Service. There will be regular supervision with Clinical Psychologist/ Allied Health Professional as well as peer supervision. This post offers opportunities in assessment, therapeutic support and liaison with other agencies.
Laura Edwards (Deputy Team lead):
Our service embraces the neurodiversity paradigm: we strive to engage children, young people and families to understand their own strengths and needs and to work together to promote wellbeing. We have several members of staff who have lived experience of neurodivergence and our team are well regarded for our innovative ways of working, having received several individual awards and team Trust recognition for our work.
The post holder will benefit from close working relationships in the MDT autism assessment team as part of a wider integrated Specialist Children's Service. There will be regular supervision with Clinical Psychologist/ Allied Health Professional as well as peer supervision. This post offers opportunities in assessment, therapeutic support and liaison with other agencies.
- To assist in the provision of a high quality specialist autism diagnostic service to children and young people (0-19 years) and their families and carers living in the Hambleton and Richmond and Harrogate areas.
- To provide specialist assessment, interpretation and formulation within the setting under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist (Assistant Psychologist)/ Allied Health Professional (Assistant Practitioner).
- To support families through the support call clinic: phone/ video call based support calls and signposting.
- To work under supervision of MDT members including qualified Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapist. Although some independent work may be undertaken, according to a plan agreed with the team leads and within the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures.
- To assist in clinically related administration, and comply with local record keeping procedures.
- To participate in regular supervision and activities in the Autism Assessment Service (as well as the Psychology Department for Assistant Psychologists).
- To contribute to the monitoring, audit, evaluation and development of the service as directed by the team leads in Autism services.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits – We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Laura Edwards (Deputy Team lead):
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