Job summary
The Childrens
Community Psychology Service is recruiting to a fixed term post
to join our Community Paediatric and Lifetime Psychology services.We
would consider appointing at band 7 for someone with the relevant experience
and skills.
This role will
be 0.6 WTE in the Community Paediatric Psychology service, and 0.2 WTE in the
Lifetime Psychology service.
These services
offer psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children (and
their families) living with a variety of complex disabilities and
life-limiting/threatening conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for a
dynamic and innovative Clinical Psychologist to make a real difference to the
lives of this population.
We are committed to compassionate and inclusive leadership and to
creating a nurturing and psychologically safe working environment. We value our
team members, their development and overall wellbeing. There will be the
option of working from home for part of the week and some flexibility in
working pattern. The service offers good reflective practice, supervision and
CPD opportunities.
You will be part of a larger Community Childrens Psychology Service that includes Clinical Psychologists working in Autism, Community
Paediatrics and Lifetime. This is a newly formed and expanding service, we
anticipate there will be lots of opportunities to support in its development.
We hope the service will expand into new areas such as infant mental health, school nursing and staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The postholder
will provide assessment, formulation and intervention for children of all ages
struggling with emotional distress alongside their complex disability/needs.
The postholder will also support parents/carers struggling to adjust to,
understand and manage the emotional impact of caring for the childs complex
needs. This is a large part of the role, and can include trauma and loss work. Supporting
the wider system around the child is also key.
Systemic and
CBT approaches (including 3rd wave) are most commonly used, and the
postholder will be working with a variety of emotional distress presentations.
The post holder
will help in trialling some group interventions (e.g., the Tree of Life and
Sibling groups), and working collaboratively with the wider MDT.
This post would
suit someone who enjoys working autonomously, and also in teams, managing their
own caseload/waiting list, and triaging referrals for their own localities.
This is an
exciting opportunity to represent Psychology within multi-disciplinary
community child health teams, and become emersed in child development and early
intervention.
The post holder
will need to be skilled in adapting their approach and communication to meet
the needs of a diverse population.
Traveling
between clinical bases and visiting families and schools will be required.
Please do get
in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity. We would love to hear from you.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 30 hours per week
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 30 hours per week
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary services for either: children and young people; and/or individuals with complex health needs or disability.
- Experience working with children and young people, and their families within a health or mental health setting.
- Experience of service development in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of local Working Together arrangements in particular Children in Need and Child Protection.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in the delivery of clinical services for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
- Knowledge of national and local guidance/policy regarding children and young people with health and disability needs.
- Experience of supervising others.
- Experience of teaching and training other professions and other agencies on psychological matters.
- Knowledge of research methodology, data analysis, audit and reflective practice.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively and empathically highly complex and sensitive information to clients and their families. This will include informing parents and young people about formulations and recommended interventions.
- The ability to develop psychological interventions based on highly complex presentations taking into account their impact on the child/young person and their family.
- The ability to work effectively, offer consultation and address complex clinical issues within the context of multi-disciplinary teams including Community Child Health Services, and other partner agencies including Children and Young People Services and Education.
- The ability to manage and prioritise a specialist caseload alongside other professional duties.
- The ability to manage highly distressing and emotionally challenging clinical situations and their impact on clients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Advanced level of assessment and formulation of psychological needs related to complex health conditions and/or disability.
- The ability to provide consultation and training on psychological matters to a broad range of professionals.
- The ability to work effectively as a senior member of multi-disciplinary teams.
- The ability to supervise trainee Clinical Psychologists on the psychological assessment and treatment of children with disabilities and/or health needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
- Currently registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Eligibility for registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist as regulated by the British Psychological Society/DCP.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary services for either: children and young people; and/or individuals with complex health needs or disability.
- Experience working with children and young people, and their families within a health or mental health setting.
- Experience of service development in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of local Working Together arrangements in particular Children in Need and Child Protection.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in the delivery of clinical services for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
- Knowledge of national and local guidance/policy regarding children and young people with health and disability needs.
- Experience of supervising others.
- Experience of teaching and training other professions and other agencies on psychological matters.
- Knowledge of research methodology, data analysis, audit and reflective practice.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively and empathically highly complex and sensitive information to clients and their families. This will include informing parents and young people about formulations and recommended interventions.
- The ability to develop psychological interventions based on highly complex presentations taking into account their impact on the child/young person and their family.
- The ability to work effectively, offer consultation and address complex clinical issues within the context of multi-disciplinary teams including Community Child Health Services, and other partner agencies including Children and Young People Services and Education.
- The ability to manage and prioritise a specialist caseload alongside other professional duties.
- The ability to manage highly distressing and emotionally challenging clinical situations and their impact on clients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Advanced level of assessment and formulation of psychological needs related to complex health conditions and/or disability.
- The ability to provide consultation and training on psychological matters to a broad range of professionals.
- The ability to work effectively as a senior member of multi-disciplinary teams.
- The ability to supervise trainee Clinical Psychologists on the psychological assessment and treatment of children with disabilities and/or health needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
- Currently registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Eligibility for registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist as regulated by the British Psychological Society/DCP.
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).
