Job summary
Acting as a senior clinician within NELFT Adult Autism Service providing specialist diagnostic autism assessment, advice, and consultation to other service providers.
Providing specialist post intervention services to individuals referred to the Adult Autism Service.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
To deputise when required in the team manager's absence.
To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them.
To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing risk and ensuring they are added to the Trust register when appropriate.
About us
Our 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 are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as a senior clinician within NELFT Adult Autism Service providing specialist diagnostic autism assessment, advice, and consultation to other service providers.
Providing specialist post intervention services to individuals referred to the Adult Autism Service.
Providing comprehensive mental health needs and risk assessments of clients within the Adult Autism Service.
Providing consultation and liaison to other professionals working with individuals with autism in the Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest localities, both community and in-patient based.
Delivering specialist training across different tiers of service and within the wider professional network
Contributing to the operational management of the NELFT Adult Autism Service
Managing the work of specialist autism clinics for community and inpatient services.
Developing, with others in the NELFT Adult Autism Service, audit and evaluative measures to record outcomes of the service.
Supervising qualified practitioners, assistants / trainees, and students within the service.
Providing specialist consultation and training to a variety of professionals across different tiers of mental health service and external agencies such as local authorities and the third sector.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acting as a senior clinician within NELFT Adult Autism Service providing specialist diagnostic autism assessment, advice, and consultation to other service providers.
Providing specialist post intervention services to individuals referred to the Adult Autism Service.
Providing comprehensive mental health needs and risk assessments of clients within the Adult Autism Service.
Providing consultation and liaison to other professionals working with individuals with autism in the Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest localities, both community and in-patient based.
Delivering specialist training across different tiers of service and within the wider professional network
Contributing to the operational management of the NELFT Adult Autism Service
Managing the work of specialist autism clinics for community and inpatient services.
Developing, with others in the NELFT Adult Autism Service, audit and evaluative measures to record outcomes of the service.
Supervising qualified practitioners, assistants / trainees, and students within the service.
Providing specialist consultation and training to a variety of professionals across different tiers of mental health service and external agencies such as local authorities and the third sector.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate qualification in psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society
- HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
- Qualification in one or more modality of psychology
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by the British Psychological Society
- Recognised qualification and/or training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent post - qualification experience in a designated post within services for autism, cognitive disorders or other relevant service area
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning risk and highly complex mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist consultation / training to a variety of audiences
knowledge
Essential
- A highly developed awareness of a wide range of mental health interventions and theories and their practical application to autism
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
Desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of strategic frameworks and relevant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate qualification in psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society
- HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
- Qualification in one or more modality of psychology
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by the British Psychological Society
- Recognised qualification and/or training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent post - qualification experience in a designated post within services for autism, cognitive disorders or other relevant service area
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning risk and highly complex mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist consultation / training to a variety of audiences
knowledge
Essential
- A highly developed awareness of a wide range of mental health interventions and theories and their practical application to autism
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
Desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of strategic frameworks and relevant legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Broad street medical centre, adult autism service, Dagenham
Morland Road,
Dagenham
RM10 9HU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
