The Family Psychologist Ltd - Clinical Psychology and Assessment Service
SPA Practitioner - Assistant Psychologist/Nurse Associate
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Assistant Psychologist or Nursing Associate (Band 4) to join our passionate, committed, and expanding team at The Family Psychology Ltd service in Kidderminster, contributing to a developing Single Point of Access (SPA) for neurodevelopmental assessment.
This role will support the receipt, processing, screening, and triage of referrals, helping to ensure that children and young people are directed to the most appropriate assessment pathway in a timely and clinically informed way. You will play a key role in prioritising referrals according to clinical relevance, service criteria, and presenting need, while working closely with the clinical and administrative teams to support the smooth and efficient flow of referrals through the service.
The post is ideally suited to someone who is organised, thoughtful, and able to work within clear procedures while developing sound clinical judgement under supervision. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a supportive multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental service.
Key Responsibilities
Single Point of Access and Referral Management
- Receive, screen, and process incoming referrals from a range of sources.
- Check referrals for completeness and identify any missing or unclear information.
- Support the triage of referrals by reviewing clinical information and contributing to decisions about urgency, suitability, and appropriate assessment pathway.
- Prioritise referrals in order of clinical relevance, escalating complex, urgent, or high-risk cases to senior clinicians as appropriate.
- Allocate referrals to the correct pathway in line with service protocols.
- Maintain accurate records on clinical systems and ensure referral information is updated promptly.
- Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to support effective and timely referral progression.
Additional Clinical Support (where needed)
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Support the administration, scoring, and collation of standardised measures under supervision, including questionnaires and rating scales.
- Help gather and organise developmental history, background information, and collateral reports from families, schools, and other professionals.
- Support clinicians in preparing assessment materials and documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and feedback summaries under supervision.
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Service Coordination and Efficiency
- Support the monitoring of referral-to-assessment timelines.
- Highlight delays, bottlenecks, or concerns within the pathway to senior staff.
- Help ensure referrals are processed in a timely, efficient, and clinically safe manner.
- Liaise sensitively with families and professionals to support the flow of information.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the SPA by working collaboratively with the wider team.
Service Evaluation and Governance
- Support data collection, audit, and service evaluation activity.
- Contribute to quality improvement work linked to referral management and pathway efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality, accurate record keeping, and compliance with safeguarding and governance processes.
- Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work within the limits of your competence and seek supervision appropriately.
- Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice.
- Maintain awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions, assessment pathways, and relevant service processes.
- Promote neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and person-centred practice.
About the Team and What We Offer
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering neurodevelopmental assessment and therapeutic support to children, young people, and families. The service works across both NHS and Right to Choose and is committed to providing timely, high-quality, and person-centred care.
Our team includes clinicians and practitioners with expertise in autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma-informed practice, and psychological assessment. We work collaboratively to ensure referrals are screened, triaged, and progressed efficiently, with appropriate prioritisation based on clinical need and service criteria.
We offer a supportive working environment where learning, reflection, and professional development are encouraged. The post holder will benefit from regular supervision, access to relevant CPD, and opportunities to contribute to a developing Single Point of Access model that improves access, consistency, and flow through the service.
The service is committed to:
- Neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Trauma-informed and compassionate care.
- Safe, timely, and effective processing of referrals.
- Collaborative working with families, schools, and wider professionals.
- Ongoing service development, audit, and quality improvement.
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Assistant Psychologist route: Good honours degree in Psychology, minimum 2:1, or
- Nursing Associate route: Relevant Nursing Associate qualification and registration.
Experience
- Experience working with children, young people, or families in a clinical, educational, health, or support setting.
- Experience of working with sensitive information and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of administrative, coordination, or data-related tasks.
- Experience supporting structured processes or pathways.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of autism and ADHD.
- Ability to work within protocols and contribute to structured triage and referral screening.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills with children, families, and professionals.
- Confidence using IT systems including: Excel, Word, and OneDrive and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to recognise concerns, escalate appropriately, and work safely within scope of practice.
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental approach.
- Reliable and well organised.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Reflective, open to feedback, and willing to learn.
- Awareness of own limitations and willingness to seek supervision and support.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within a Single Point of Access, referral management, or triage service.
- Experience supporting neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to autism and ADHD.
- Experience contributing to audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes.
- Experience of working in a neurodevelopmental, CAMHS, or similar service.
Benefits
This is a rewarding role with an attractive benefits package, including:
- 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas close down.
- Full BUPA cover, Life Assurance, and wellbeing scheme.
- Salary sacrifice pension.
- Team away days and fun events.
- Free parking.
You must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check will be required.
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