Clinical Psychologist (Specialising in Neurodevelopmental Conditions)
Area: Paediatric Therapies & Psychology
Location: London – The Portland Hospital
Hours: Part Time, 15–18.75 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
We're looking for a Clinical Psychologist specialising in Neurodevelopmental Conditions to join our Paediatric Therapies team at The Portland Hospital, the UK's leading private hospital dedicated to the healthcare of women, children and families.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and compassionate Child Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of neurodevelopmental conditions and child and adolescent mental health. The successful candidate will have experience in neuropsychological assessment and working within an ASD assessment service, delivering high-quality care for children and their families across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary working and contributing to the ongoing development of our specialist services.
As aClinical Psychologistwithin our Paediatric Therapies team, you'll:
Conduct assessments and diagnostic testing to support children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive diagnosis and care planning.
Develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each child and family's needs.
Provide education, guidance and emotional support to families receiving a new diagnosis.
Deliver teaching and training to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
Lead and contribute to service development initiatives.
Liaise with consultants, schools and external healthcare providers to promote integrated care and support pathways.
Maintain high standards of professional, ethical and legal practice at all times.
We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or Statement of Equivalence.
ADOS-2 and ADI-R/DISCO training and experience.
Extensive paediatric psychology experience.
Significant experience working with children with neurological conditions and/or within an ASD diagnostic service.
Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and child and adolescent mental health.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage children, families and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Proven experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches and the ability to adapt interventions to individual needs.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and attendance at relevant training and team meetings.
Previous CAMHS experience would be advantageous.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite healthcare group means we can offer unrivalled career development opportunities, supported by both internal and external training pathways.
As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Option to buy or sell annual leave
Private medical insurance
Private pension contribution increasing with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical Illness Cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Corporate staff discounts including Portland Hospital services
Flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported to thrive.
Our values are:
Unique and Individual – We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
Kindness and Compassion – We treat people with kindness and compassion.
Honesty, Integrity and Fairness – We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
Loyalty, Respect and Dignity – We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and workplace to support individual needs.
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