Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide a lead role across CAMHS for working with young people with learning disabilities and Autism. The post-holder will have expert highly specialist knowledge in this area and provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism in CAMHS.
You will be part of the CAMHS clinical leadership team and be well supported by them and the other Consultant Psychologist in post. Our CAMHS service has a strong track record for developing staff and providing continuing professional development opportunities. Supervision is seen as crucial and all staff are offered protected time.
The post holder will support the delivery of the CAMHS Care Unit leadership functions including but not limited to, governance, service development and workforce planning. The postholder will have a particular focus on risk in governance and maintain an overview for CAMHS. They will also provide a lead role for SEND.
We welcome applications from candidates with a proven track record, leadership skills, expert knowledge and excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
1. To lead on, and provide expert, specialist psychological advice, guidance and contribute to highly-specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in CAMHS (primarily in Core).
2. To lead on the provision of high quality evidenced-based therapies for young people with learning disabilities and Autism in CAMHS working closely across multidisciplinary teams and with the service's senior management team.
3. To contribute to care unit management functions such as quality governance, contributing to service improvement, quality assurance and governance across the Service, including leading on / maintaining oversight of any risks in CAMHS and SEND.
4. To line manage and supervise the team lead for LD CAMHS, line manage the principle psychologist in LD CAMHS and IHTT.
5. To provide collaborative and compassionate clinical leadership that enables positive engagement and skills development, and managerial support for the psychological workforce.
6. To provide psychology advice in your area of expertise beyond the care unit, supporting functions across the wider organisation.
7. To develop and maintain close working relationships with system service providers.
About us
The founding principles of the NHS have significantly influenced our "Leading the Chesterfield Way", and our Proud to CARE values. This means leading with care, openness, integrity and embedding an inclusive culture. We know that people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and we offer flexibility and lots of support to care for your physical and mental well-being. This role is hugely important to us and we look forward to hearing from you.
Located in the heart of the peak district, in the beautiful spa town of Buxton, this post (at one of our Core CAMHS bases) offers a fantastic location with circular walks, parks, spa facilities, a range of shops and cafes; and boasting impressive Georgian and Victorian architecture.
There will be some opportunities to carry out work at one of our other bases in the historic market town of Chesterfield: either at our main hospital on a greenfield site with abundant countryside and lovely views or our newer CAMHS base (where some therapy clinics are currently based) ideally located near Chesterfield train station and the town centre.
Please find out more about our service at camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments and main details of the post above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments and main details of the post above.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant specialist training or qualifications beyond post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification or further training
- CPD / qualifications in areas relevant to Learning Disabilities and Autism
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology experience in children's mental health services with learning disabilities and autism
- Supervision of other health care staff
- To have worked successfully as part of a multi-agency/professional team
- Work with professionals and disciplines across service boundaries
- Experience of undertaking a leadership role in a relevant care setting
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments
- Experience of high-level delivery and supervision of specialist psychological therapy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of psychological models and evidence-based therapies relevant to Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
- Skills in supervision both as provider and recipient
- Consultation and training skills
- Research and evaluation skills
- Ability to take a lead role with complex cases in CAMHS
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge base in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Experience of using a variety of therapeutic methods/models
- Experience of developing care pathways
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to tolerate and manage distressing emotional issues
- Ability to manage and work with organisational stress and to effectively support the stress of others
- Warmth, genuineness and respectfulness
- Presents a professional image
- Car Driver
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant specialist training or qualifications beyond post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification or further training
- CPD / qualifications in areas relevant to Learning Disabilities and Autism
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychology experience in children's mental health services with learning disabilities and autism
- Supervision of other health care staff
- To have worked successfully as part of a multi-agency/professional team
- Work with professionals and disciplines across service boundaries
- Experience of undertaking a leadership role in a relevant care setting
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments
- Experience of high-level delivery and supervision of specialist psychological therapy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of psychological models and evidence-based therapies relevant to Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
- Skills in supervision both as provider and recipient
- Consultation and training skills
- Research and evaluation skills
- Ability to take a lead role with complex cases in CAMHS
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge base in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Experience of using a variety of therapeutic methods/models
- Experience of developing care pathways
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to tolerate and manage distressing emotional issues
- Ability to manage and work with organisational stress and to effectively support the stress of others
- Warmth, genuineness and respectfulness
- Presents a professional image
- Car Driver
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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).
