Job overview

The Buckinghamshire Adult Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Service and Bucks Adult ADHD Service are seeking an enthusiastic psychology graduate for a part-time (2.5 days/18.75 hours), 18-month fixed-term contract Assistant Psychologist based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. You will work across both adult services.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with individuals with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

You will have the opportunity to contribute to diagnostic assessments using NICE-compliant structured assessment tools and procedures. Training and supervision will be provided, in line with the role. We are looking for applicants who have a genuine desire to positively contribute to the clinical care of people pursuing an autism diagnostic assessment or ADHD diagnosis.

You will also be involved in assisting clinicians to run post-diagnostic groups for patients who receive a diagnosis of autism within our service and therapy groups for people diagnosed with ADHD within our service. 

Interview date: 18th September 2025 at the Whiteleaf Centre.

Main duties of the job

To participate in adult diagnostic assessments for patients referred to the Bucks Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service and Bucks Adult ADHD service by:

• Conduct and score screening assessments, including standardised tools like the ADI-r, under supervision, and produce structured reports for each assessment.
• Support clinicians with patient recruitment and assist in co-facilitating psychoeducation and therapy groups for individuals diagnosed with autism or ADHD.
• Gather and manage outcome and patient experience data, contributing to service evaluation and improvement.
• Participate in clinics and clinical meetings, presenting assessment findings and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions.
• Assist with administrative, data entry, and audit tasks, including reviewing referrals, updating electronic records (Rio), and supporting teaching and project work

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team