Job summary
The Community Children's Health Partnership (CCHP) Sirona provides a range of services to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset communities. We are currently recruiting to a fixed-term 12 month band 8a Clinical Psychologist (0.6 wte, 22.5 hours per week) to join our Specialist Autism Assessment Service.
We would consider appointing at band 7 for someone with the relevant experience and skills. We would welcome applications from similar professions with the right relevant experience, e.g., Specialist Autism Nurse or Psychotherapist.
You will be joining the Emotional Behavioural Wellbeing team, consisting of Clinical Psychology, Specialist Nursing and an Assistant Clinical Psychologist - offering complex Autism assessments to children and young people who have experienced multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences and those with complex social-emotional-behavioural presentations. Differential diagnosis and formulation is a key part of this role, so the post-holder will have neurodevelopmental as well as mental health and trauma experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative clinician wanting to work within a multi-disciplinary team to improve the outcomes for this population.
Please do get in touch to discuss, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held on 8th May 2024
Main duties of the job
This post would suit someone who enjoys providing complex assessment and formulation to children, young people and families. The role includes:
- Provision of highly specialist Autism assessments for children and young people with complex needs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To offer formulations to children, families and multi professional colleagues in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and differential diagnoses in complex cases.
- To provide psychological consultancy and support for other staff within multi-professional and cross agency service delivery systems for children and young people with complex needs. This will include joint work as appropriate.
- To provide clinical supervision for other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position
The Heads of Child Psychology 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 their overall wellbeing. You will receive regular supervision and line management from the Lead Clinical Psychologist in the Autism service, with opportunities for reflective practice and protected time and funds for CPD.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position
The Heads of Child Psychology 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 their overall wellbeing. You will receive regular supervision and line management from the Lead Clinical Psychologist in the Autism service, with opportunities for reflective practice and protected time and funds for CPD.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent profession with relevant experience (e.g., Specialist Autism Nurse or Psychotherapist)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Clinical Psychologist (or similar profession) with children and young people and/or individuals with neurodevelopmental complexities
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary services and multi-agency contexts
- Experience of working in a health or mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of service development and/or audit in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of teaching and training other professions and other agencies on psychological matters
- Experience of supervision of Clinical Psychologists or other professional groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local Working Together arrangements in particular Children in Need and Child Protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local guidance/policy regarding children and young people with health needs and special educational needs
Skills
Essential
- Advanced level of assessment and formulation of complex needs related to children and young people and/or neurodevelopmental differences
- The ability to communicate effectively and empathically highly complex and sensitive information to clients and their families
- 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
- The ability to maintain accountability for own professional actions through knowledge of BPS code of conduct (or equivalent) and relevant Trust policies
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- The ability to provide consultation and training on psychological matters to a broad range of professionals
- The ability to collaborate with others in the development of services (as appropriate).
- The ability to work effectively as a senior member of multi-disciplinary teams
- The ability to supervise others on the assessment of children with Autism and other complexities
- The ability to be flexible about where the child and family are seen e.g., home, school or a clinical setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent profession with relevant experience (e.g., Specialist Autism Nurse or Psychotherapist)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Clinical Psychologist (or similar profession) with children and young people and/or individuals with neurodevelopmental complexities
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary services and multi-agency contexts
- Experience of working in a health or mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of service development and/or audit in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of teaching and training other professions and other agencies on psychological matters
- Experience of supervision of Clinical Psychologists or other professional groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local Working Together arrangements in particular Children in Need and Child Protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local guidance/policy regarding children and young people with health needs and special educational needs
Skills
Essential
- Advanced level of assessment and formulation of complex needs related to children and young people and/or neurodevelopmental differences
- The ability to communicate effectively and empathically highly complex and sensitive information to clients and their families
- 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
- The ability to maintain accountability for own professional actions through knowledge of BPS code of conduct (or equivalent) and relevant Trust policies
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- The ability to provide consultation and training on psychological matters to a broad range of professionals
- The ability to collaborate with others in the development of services (as appropriate).
- The ability to work effectively as a senior member of multi-disciplinary teams
- The ability to supervise others on the assessment of children with Autism and other complexities
- The ability to be flexible about where the child and family are seen e.g., home, school or a clinical setting
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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