Assistant Psychologist - Adult Autism Diagnostic Service
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Urmston, M41 9HE |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7694159/437-7694159 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
To support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the service. Providing psychological assessment, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) diagnostic assessments, ADHD screening assessments and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. Working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The post holder will be based within the multi-professional Trafford Extended service, which is currently based in Urmston. There will also be the need to travel around Trafford, Bolton and Manchester.
• To work as part of the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic pathway provided by Trafford Extended Service. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. These will include assessments directly related to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions E.g. Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised, Autism Quotient (AQ 10), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Theory of Mind assessments etc.
• To provide and assist with the assessment and treatment of clients under the ADHD pathway. Using appropriate tools and assessments. –Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD- DIVA 2
• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings
• To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
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Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
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Duty/Responsibility
Clinical:
• To work as part of the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic pathway provided by Trafford Extended Service. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. These will include assessments directly related to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions E.g. Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised, Autism Quotient (AQ 10), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Theory of Mind assessments etc.
• To provide and assist with the assessment and treatment of clients under the ADHD pathway. Using appropriate tools and assessments. –Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD- DIVA 2
· To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings
• To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
· To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
Teaching, training and supervision
· In common with all clinical psychologists the post holder will receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
· To gain wider experience of psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed
• To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
• To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Management, recruitment and service development
• To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
• To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
IT responsibilities
• To utilize information resources routinely and computer-based test materials and scoring protocols to develop and produce clinical reports
Research and service evaluation
• To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects
• To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes, such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
• To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
General
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holder’s professional and team/operational manager(s).
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
• To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.
• To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements - to be met by the candidate after commencing in post, these will not be assessed at the recruitment stage
· To undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate Trust manager.
· To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
· To understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how you can support them.
· To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding.
· To carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity and dignity in care/work policies and principles
· To avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with the colleagues, services users, members of the public and all stakeholders.
· To access only information, where paper, electronic, or, in another media, which is authorised to you as part of the duties of your role.
· Not to communicate to anyone or inside or outside the NHS, information relating to patients, services users, staff, contractors or any information of a commercially sensitive nature, unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post and with appropriate permission.
· To maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
· To ensure their day to day activities embrace sustainability and reduce the impact upon the environment by minimising waste and maximising recycling; saving energy; minimising water usage and reporting electrical faults, water leakages or other environmental concerns to the facilities department or their line manager.
· Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons
· To contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss
· To protect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections.
· To take responsibility for your own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn in line with appraisal and supervision.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026
To support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the service. Providing psychological assessment, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) diagnostic assessments, ADHD screening assessments and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. Working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The post holder will be based within the multi-professional Trafford Extended service, which is currently based in Urmston. There will also be the need to travel around Trafford, Bolton and Manchester.
• To work as part of the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic pathway provided by Trafford Extended Service. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. These will include assessments directly related to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions E.g. Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised, Autism Quotient (AQ 10), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Theory of Mind assessments etc.
• To provide and assist with the assessment and treatment of clients under the ADHD pathway. Using appropriate tools and assessments. –Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD- DIVA 2
• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings
• To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
•
•
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Heading
Duty/Responsibility
Clinical:
• To work as part of the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic pathway provided by Trafford Extended Service. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. These will include assessments directly related to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions E.g. Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised, Autism Quotient (AQ 10), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Theory of Mind assessments etc.
• To provide and assist with the assessment and treatment of clients under the ADHD pathway. Using appropriate tools and assessments. –Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD- DIVA 2
· To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings
• To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
· To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
Teaching, training and supervision
· In common with all clinical psychologists the post holder will receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
· To gain wider experience of psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed
• To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
• To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Management, recruitment and service development
• To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
• To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
IT responsibilities
• To utilize information resources routinely and computer-based test materials and scoring protocols to develop and produce clinical reports
Research and service evaluation
• To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects
• To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes, such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
• To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
General
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holder’s professional and team/operational manager(s).
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
• To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.
• To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements - to be met by the candidate after commencing in post, these will not be assessed at the recruitment stage
· To undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate Trust manager.
· To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
· To understand the Trusts Strategic Goals and how you can support them.
· To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding.
· To carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, Equality and Diversity and dignity in care/work policies and principles
· To avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with the colleagues, services users, members of the public and all stakeholders.
· To access only information, where paper, electronic, or, in another media, which is authorised to you as part of the duties of your role.
· Not to communicate to anyone or inside or outside the NHS, information relating to patients, services users, staff, contractors or any information of a commercially sensitive nature, unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post and with appropriate permission.
· To maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
· To ensure their day to day activities embrace sustainability and reduce the impact upon the environment by minimising waste and maximising recycling; saving energy; minimising water usage and reporting electrical faults, water leakages or other environmental concerns to the facilities department or their line manager.
· Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons
· To contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss
· To protect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections.
· To take responsibility for your own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn in line with appraisal and supervision.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026