Job summary
12 month Fixed Term Contract
37.5 hours per week
The post holder will work systematically
in exercising their professional skills and responsibilities to provide
psychological services and expertise in the (CAMHS) Neurodiversity Pathway.The post holder will contribute
professional expertise to the provision of assessment and intervention for
children and young people who require a specialist Neuro developmental
assessment and CAMHS intervention. In addition, they will provide consultation
and training to other agencies and assist in the development of systems of
audit/evaluation of the team. This post holder will supervise assistant
clinical psychologists/research assistants, trainee psychologist and particular
pieces of work conducted by others according to skills and experience.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Main duties of the job
1.The post holder will organise and provide direct
specialist psychological assessments of children and young people with
Neurodiversity (including learning disability) or waiting to undergo
neurodiversity assessment but are presenting with symptoms inline with
diagnosis. The child or young person will have complex mental health needs. The post holder
will be responsible for, developing formulations and appraising the suitability
of various forms of psychological intervention. A range of specialist
assessment techniques will be used including psychometric testing, specialist neuro
developmental and attachment assessments.2.The post holder will organise, develop, provide
and manage psychological interventions to individuals or groups. A range of
psychological interventions will be provided to children and young people and
their families. The post holder will also be responsible for evaluating the
effectiveness of this work, and contribute to improving the quality of their
own and others work. 3.The post holder will, as requested, take
responsibility for the supervision of assistant clinical psychologists, trainee
psychologists and undergraduate students on placement.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and
willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locality:
Job Title:
Pay Band:
Base and Service:
Main base at The Terraces Astor Drive Mount Gould with requirement for travel to community venues where services are delivered and to partner agency offices.
Reports to (Line Manager):
CAMHS Neurodiversity Clinical Pathway Managers
Accountable to (Professionally/Managerially):
CAMHS Service Manager
Dimensions and Context of Role:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across the full range of health provision have been bought together within a single leadership and management structure to establish a Comprehensive CAMHS which aims to:
- To improve children and young peoples mental health through the effective management of the health and social care component of a Multi-disciplinary CAMHS Service for children and young people (CYP); providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
- To provide highly specialist clinical practice input to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard.
- To contribute to the establishment of a positive working environment and open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment within the CAMHS Service.
The post holder will work systematically in exercising their professional skills and responsibilities to provide psychological services and expertise in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The post holder will contribute professional expertise to the provision of assessment and intervention for children and young people who require a specialist Neuro developmental assessment and CAMHS intervention. In addition, they will provide consultation and training to other agencies and assist in the development of systems of audit/evaluation of the team.
This post holder will supervise assistant clinical psychologists/research assistants, trainee psychologist and particular pieces of work conducted by others according to skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locality:
Job Title:
Pay Band:
Base and Service:
Main base at The Terraces Astor Drive Mount Gould with requirement for travel to community venues where services are delivered and to partner agency offices.
Reports to (Line Manager):
CAMHS Neurodiversity Clinical Pathway Managers
Accountable to (Professionally/Managerially):
CAMHS Service Manager
Dimensions and Context of Role:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across the full range of health provision have been bought together within a single leadership and management structure to establish a Comprehensive CAMHS which aims to:
- To improve children and young peoples mental health through the effective management of the health and social care component of a Multi-disciplinary CAMHS Service for children and young people (CYP); providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
- To provide highly specialist clinical practice input to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard.
- To contribute to the establishment of a positive working environment and open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment within the CAMHS Service.
The post holder will work systematically in exercising their professional skills and responsibilities to provide psychological services and expertise in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The post holder will contribute professional expertise to the provision of assessment and intervention for children and young people who require a specialist Neuro developmental assessment and CAMHS intervention. In addition, they will provide consultation and training to other agencies and assist in the development of systems of audit/evaluation of the team.
This post holder will supervise assistant clinical psychologists/research assistants, trainee psychologist and particular pieces of work conducted by others according to skills and experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as a child clinical psychologist during or after training
- Experience of multidisciplinary/ multiagency working
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working with multi-agencies in safeguarding systems
- Experience of working with children / young people who have a neurodiversity
Desirable
- Clinical experience within a CAMHs department.
- Experience of training and supervising psychology assistants / undergraduates.
Skills
Essential
- Complex psychological assessment, case planning, intervention and evaluation skills
- Skills in clinical formulation and diagnoses
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Competence in research/audit and evaluation
Desirable
- Ability to represent psychology within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Professional registration with the HCPC
- Eligible for membership of the Clinical Psychology division of the BPS
Desirable
- Additional qualification in psychological therapy or assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in clinical psychology practices and theory
- Ability to use test equipment and carry out psychometric assessment
- Competent in a variety of models of psychological intervention
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and documentation pertaining to children
Desirable
- Computer literate and knowledge of statistical packages
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as a child clinical psychologist during or after training
- Experience of multidisciplinary/ multiagency working
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working with multi-agencies in safeguarding systems
- Experience of working with children / young people who have a neurodiversity
Desirable
- Clinical experience within a CAMHs department.
- Experience of training and supervising psychology assistants / undergraduates.
Skills
Essential
- Complex psychological assessment, case planning, intervention and evaluation skills
- Skills in clinical formulation and diagnoses
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Competence in research/audit and evaluation
Desirable
- Ability to represent psychology within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Professional registration with the HCPC
- Eligible for membership of the Clinical Psychology division of the BPS
Desirable
- Additional qualification in psychological therapy or assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in clinical psychology practices and theory
- Ability to use test equipment and carry out psychometric assessment
- Competent in a variety of models of psychological intervention
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and documentation pertaining to children
Desirable
- Computer literate and knowledge of statistical packages
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
