Clinical Psychologist - Independent Clinician Network in Canterbury

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Clinical Psychologists who share our core values of trust, integrity, commitment and kindness to join our growing team.

Main duties of the job:

• Conducting comprehensive ASD developmental histories using preferred NICE guideline compliant methods/tools to evaluate children and adults undergoing Autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD assessments.
• Opportunity to undertake ADOS assessments if ADOS-2 trained.
• Be able to assess children and young people aged 3-18 years and Adults 18+.
• Observing and engaging clients during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home, school and observer information in the same session.
• Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
• Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
• Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.

About us:

Psicon is a specialist neurodevelopmental service working both privately and with various NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD assessments. We are an independent organisation, but most of our work is for the NHS, whom we are proud to support. Assessments are carried out by our team of associate clinicians from a range of clinical backgrounds, in satellite clinics across the country and remotely. Psicon is committed to offering the best psychological support and healthcare available. We take an innovative approach to the delivery of our services and ensure that they are of the highest standards in the industry.

Job responsibilities:

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Other options available such as hybrid, depending on your location.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule.
• Free CPD opportunities and training for further neurodevelopmental assessments, such as ADHD.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
• Training opportunities.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
• Access to free CPD sessions.
• A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.

Person Specification:

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children, young people and/or adults.
• Familiar with various diagnostic assessment tools such as Conners, ADI-R, DIVA-5, CAARS and QB testing.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence.
• Specialist interest in neurodiversity.

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.