Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join a new innovative team leading the development of a digital profiling tool to support the early identification of strengths and needs relating to neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people.
This is a unique opportunity for a clinician with a passion for service transformation, digital innovation, and improving pathways for families navigating neurodevelopmental assessments.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary development team, you will provide clinical expertise, ensuring the tool is grounded in robust psychological theory, evidence-based practice, and a deep understanding of neurodevelopmental presentations across childhood and adolescence.
As a core part of the role, you will facilitate the completion of neurodevelopmental assessments for CYP identified as having high needs, and devise suitable post-assessments care plans and support for families.
Alongside the development team clinical lead, you will work collaboratively with clinicians, designers, researchers, young people, and families to refine content, shape clinical decision-making frameworks, and embed trauma-informed, equitable, and developmentally sensitive principles throughout the tool.
This role would suit a psychologist with notable experience in completing neurodevelopmental assessments, is confident in working autonomously with strong skills in developmental formulation..
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
- To provide clinical expertise for the development of a digital profiling tool for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs.
- Ensure clinical accuracy and integrity of all content, frameworks, and assessment pathways embedded in the tool.
- Complete neurodevelopmental assessments with CYP identified as having high level needs as identified by the strengths and needs process.
- To co-ordinate care plans for CYP who undergo an assessment and liaise directly with the two community paediatric teams and wider children's services.
- Champion inclusive, trauma-informed, and developmentally sensitive practice throughout the design and implementation process.
This role will require the use of a vehicle.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Post-graduate/ doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology and a minimum of 2yrs qualified experience working with CYP with neurodevelopmental differences
- Registration with the HCPC
- Generic and discipline specific mental health assessments and treatments of adults/parents and children.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of holding a senior clinical role in an MDT
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2yrs working as a qualified clinical psychologist within children's services
- Notable experience of working in services with children who have neurodevelopmental needs
Desirable
- Notable experience of completing assessments for Autism and ADHD with children
Skills
Essential
- Experience of participating in clinical research
- Evidence of knowledge around clinical evaluation to inform service development
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Post-graduate/ doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology and a minimum of 2yrs qualified experience working with CYP with neurodevelopmental differences
- Registration with the HCPC
- Generic and discipline specific mental health assessments and treatments of adults/parents and children.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of holding a senior clinical role in an MDT
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2yrs working as a qualified clinical psychologist within children's services
- Notable experience of working in services with children who have neurodevelopmental needs
Desirable
- Notable experience of completing assessments for Autism and ADHD with children
Skills
Essential
- Experience of participating in clinical research
- Evidence of knowledge around clinical evaluation to inform service development
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).
