Clinical Psychologist- Neurodiversity Pathway

Job summary

We are excited to offer this full-time position of Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in our new Autism and Social Communication Assessment pathway. This post is based at Edgware Hospital in Barnet. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist with considerable prior experience in autism assessment and diagnosis in children 0-6. Candidates will be ADOS-2 trained and have significant experience in multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment clinics, working with paediatricians, SLTs, OTs, psychologists and other clinicians.

This is a new multidisciplinary team which is designed to provide a needs-led, family-centred approach to assessment and diagnosis for children aged 0-6 with neurodivergent needs in Barnet. We have a strong commitment to supervision, CPD and joint working with a range of other agencies and professionals.

The successful candidate will assess children aged 0-6 for possible autism using the ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, interview parents/carers, liaise with schools, and formulate with other members of the MDT to consider the correct outcome for the child. You will give families feedback about the outcome of assessments, discuss post-diagnostic support, and write high-quality clinical reports. The post-holder will also provide clinical supervision to two band 5 Assistant Psychologists in the service.

You will contribute to service improvement, audit and research. You will also be involved in triaging incoming referrals and helping oversee cases with safeguarding or risk elements. The position requires you to work flexibly within an interdisciplinary framework, engaging with various professionals in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment. This includes collaboration with community providers, speech and language therapists (SLTs), occupational therapists (OTs), other psychologists, paediatricians, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals, as well as Experts by Experience (parents/families of neurodivergent children).

The aim is to provide a holistic approach in communicating and sharing advice, information and plans to all relevant parties and family.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out over 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Date posted: 25 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year Including Outer HCAS per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391-NMUH-7980853

Job locations: Edgware Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD
, United Kingdom

The post holder will work as part of the Team for the Assessment of Autism and Social Communication (TAASC) team for children aged 0-6 in Barnet. This is a multidisciplinary team which is designed to provide a needs-led, family-centred approach for children aged 0-6 with neurodivergent learning needs. The successful candidate will assess children aged 0-6 for possible autism using the ADOS-2 and/or other appropriate assessment tools, interview parents/carers, liaise with schools, and formulate with other members of the MDT to consider the correct outcome for the child.

You will give families feedback about the outcome of assessments, discuss post-diagnostic support, and write high-quality clinical reports. The role involves supervision and line management of two band 5 Assistant Psychologists within the team, leading practice, providing specialist support to children and families, liaising with other professionals, and demonstrating a neuro-affirmative attitude to differences such as autism and ADHD. The post-holder will work closely with Health, Education, Social services and Voluntary services, Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Children with disabilities team, Health Visitors, School nurses, GPs, Educational Psychologists, Early Years Advisors and particularly families.

The aim is to provide a holistic approach in communicating and sharing advice, information and plans to all relevant parties and…