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Assistant Psychologist - Adult Autism Diagnostic Service

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 February 2026
Location:	Urmston, M41 9HE
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9437-26-0034

Summary

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 clients 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 clients 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-holders 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 recordedaccurately, 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 developmentby recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn in line with appraisal and supervision.