Clinical Psychologist - Barnet CAMHS NDS Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Barnet CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service, based at Holly Oak Clinic, Edgware Community Hospital. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people aged 6-18 on the ASD and ADHD pathways. You will contribute to diagnostic assessments, formulation, and pre- and post-diagnostic support, including psychoeducation and a small therapy caseload to address mental health needs. You will work closely with families, schools and partner agencies to provide holistic, person-centred care and support access to wider services. The service is embedded within the iThrive Framework, with a strong focus on collaborative working, shared learning, and clinical development. The team offers regular supervision, reflective practice, and access to CPD opportunities, including training in neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based interventions. Barnet CAMHS Psychology is a supportive, inclusive and dynamic group, offering excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development.Main duties of the job The post holder will work within the Barnet CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS), providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pathways. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, supporting diagnostic assessments, formulation, and therapeutic interventions. The role involves working closely with families, schools, and partner agencies to ensure holistic care planning and improved outcomes.,

• Undertake specialist neurodevelopmental assessments, including ASD and ADHD
• Develop psychological formulations to identify strengths, needs, and interventions
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions
• Contribute to MDT discussions, care planning, and clinical decision-making
• Provide consultation and advice to families, schools, and professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports
• Support risk assessment and safeguarding processes
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff where appropriate
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement
• Work flexibly across clinic and community settings as required
  
  Working for North London NHS Foundation Trust
Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.