Clinical Psychologist - REMOTE Autism Assessment inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025

Depending on experience £55-60,000 Per Annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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ProblemShared is looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join their Neurodevelopmental team in a remote role focusing on Autism assessment. The successful candidate will conduct assessments for adults and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly Autism, and will be involved in making diagnostic decisions while considering differential and co-occurring conditions. The position also includes supervisory responsibilities, the potential for research involvement, and the opportunity to provide guidance and consultation to other professionals in the organisation.

The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for risk assessment and management, communicating sensitively with clients regarding their assessment and treatment plans, and offering training to staff working with this client group. The role requires ongoing professional development to ensure best practices in psychology are upheld and encourages contributions to service audits and evaluations to enhance service delivery. Regular clinical supervision will be provided, ensuring support for the psychologist's growth and adherence to high standards of care.

ProblemShared is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our growing Neurodevelopmental team. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in a high-performance team at a scaling health technology company and have responsibility for driving our business growth from day one. Our digital journeys are right at the heart of what we do and our goal is to offer seamless digital experiences to support exceptional healthcare.

Providing remote assessment to adults and young people for neurodevelopmental conditions, predominantly Autism, considering differential and/or co-occurring conditions to make diagnostic decisions.

To undertake supervision and consultation where appropriate.

Where appropriate, to undertake research and provide research advice to other team members undertaking research.

About us
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation and care.
To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients.
To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.
To receive regular clinical supervision from a senior psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.
To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across the company.
To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice.
Where appropriate, to undertake audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the company to help develop service provision.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the company by continual professional development, keeping up to date with developments in the field of clinical psychology and best practice guidance.

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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:

Educational Requirements

1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.

2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Key Skills

1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.

2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.

3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.

5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.

6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.

7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.

9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.

10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.

Additional Experiences

- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.

- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.

Registration

- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.