Job Description
Job Description
The National Autistic Society is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Clinical /Educational Psychologist with expertise in the diagnosis and assessment of autism spectrum disorders, to work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing the National Diagnostic Assessment and Consultation Services at the Lorna Wing Centre for Autism in Bromley, Greater London.We are looking for someone with a high level of expertise in clinical and practice development skills who is passionate about working with autistic people and making a positive difference in the lives of autistic people. The successful candidate will be part of the National Programmes Directorate and there will be opportunities to work on key projects aligned with the new NAS strategy.This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to shape a developing and dynamic service and to work with a diverse and highly experienced team of professionals to provide consultations, assessments and interventions for adults, children, young people and and their families as well as professional training.The Lorna Wing Centres for Autism are internationally recognised for their pioneering work in the diagnosis and assessment of autism and related conditions. We provide enhanced assessments for people across the lifespan with complex neurodevelopmental presentations and are specialists in women and girls.If you would like to know more about the role or would like the opportunity to visit the services please get in contact.
We welcome informal enquiries.Dr Sarah Lister Brook, NAS Clinical Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist – sarah.listerbrook@nas.org.ukDr Sue Smith, Principal Speech and Language Therapist and Head of Lorna Wing Centre, Kent – sue.smith3@nas.org.ukClosing date for applications: TBCInterviews to be held: TBCNAS’s attractive benefits package includes:Highly competitive starting salaries which are amongst the best in the third sectorA 35 hour working week including flexible working hours25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days (plus eight paid Bank Holidays)Paid compassionate leave (after six months)Sick leave, up to three months full pay then three months half pay (after six months)A contributory pension scheme to which NAS will pay in the equivalent 6% of your annual salary (on enhanced scheme where employee pays 5%)Generous maternity leave (4 weeks at full pay, 2 weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings, 12 weeks' at 50% average weekly earnings) and two weeks paternity leave (1 week full pay, 1 week statutory) Dependent on length of service.Interest free public transport season ticket loan (after six months)Tax exemption for ’cycle to work’ scheme, childcare vouchers and payroll givingComprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work