Job summary
The Children and Young People's (CYPS) Directorate in Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time (37.5 hours) Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join the Neurodevelopmental Service. This is a Surrey wide community-based multi-disciplinary team, which is part of Mindworks Surrey, a unique alliance of NHS, national and local voluntary sector organisations providing mental health services to children in Surrey using the Thrive approach.
This post will be suitable for a passionate and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with knowledge and experience of providing specialist assessments for children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will supervise Assistant Psychologists, work collaboratively with the team and multi-agency partners and contribute to audit, training and quality improvement. There will be a choice of base within Surrey and the expectation of travelling across the county.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their specialist skills in a working with neurodivergent young people. You will have regular supervision with a senior Clinical Psychologist and access to a wide variety of CPD opportunities. We have well established links with the Surrey Clinical Psychology doctorate.
Main duties of the job
To carry out specialist assessments of children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders, many of whom have complex needs. To work with multi-agency partners to gather information required for the assessment and to give recommendations for support. To provide expert written reports. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and safety plan with children and young people. To supervise Assistant Psychologists. To contribute to clinical audit and service improvement.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CYPS
Job locations
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
* Trained in providing ADOS assessments
* ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
* Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic
* Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
* Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments
Desirable
* Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
* Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
* Trained in providing ADOS assessments
* ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
* Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic
* Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
* Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments
Desirable
* Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
* Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
* Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
* Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
* Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments
Desirable
* Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
* -Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
* Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work
* Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
* Trained in providing ADOS assessments
* ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles
* Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
* Experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people
* Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments
Desirable
* Experience of providing assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions
* -Experience of providing assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
* Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development/project work
* Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
* Trained in providing ADOS assessments
* ADOS skills have been maintained through regular ADOS Reliability Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
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Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
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