Job summary
Clinical Psychologist for Compass Schools
Based in Norfolk, the Compass Schools provide therapeutic education provision to children and young people in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Unity Trust. Compass Belton is a long-term specialist education and mental health provision combined school, catering for up to 25 young people ranging from Key Stage 1 to the end of Key Stage 3. All of our pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The Compass Schools provide a range of therapeutic services for these vulnerable children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a vibrant and enthusiastic therapy department, expectations include managing a clinical caseload, providing individual and group interventions, to co-facilitate staff reflective practice sessions, deliver training, provide supervision and undertake research. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on Teamwork, access to training resources and the opportunity to deliver longer-term therapy.
About us
Based in Norfolk, the Compass Schools provide therapeutic education provision to children and young people in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Unity Trust. Compass Belton is a long-term specialist education and mental health provision combined school, catering for up to 25 young people ranging from Key Stage 1 to the end of Key Stage 3. All of our pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The Compass Schools provide a range of therapeutic services for these vulnerable children, young people and their families.
Although the post will be primarily based at the Compass Site at Belton, near Great Yarmouth, there will be times when the need to travel independently to the other school sites and elsewhere in Norfolk will be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Clinical Psychologist with a passion to support vulnerable Young People in Norfolk to create meaningful change?
If you are, we have an exciting opportunity within our Compass Schools provision and are pleased to offer a permanent role based predominantly at our Belton School near Great Yarmouth.
Working as part of a vibrant and enthusiastic therapy department, expectations include managing a clinical caseload, providing individual and group interventions, to co-facilitate staff reflective practice sessions, deliver training, provide supervision and undertake research. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on Teamwork, access to training resources and the opportunity to deliver longer-term therapy.
The post is a part time position based on 2 working days per week and will include 3k welcome enhancement for the successful candidate.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Although the post will be primarily based at the Compass Site at Belton, near Great Yarmouth, there will be times when the need to travel independently to the other school sites and elsewhere in Norfolk will be required.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like more information please contact Dr Amie Curtis (Principal Clinical Psychologist) amie.curtis@nsft.nhs.uk m. 07789874750
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Clinical Psychologist with a passion to support vulnerable Young People in Norfolk to create meaningful change?
If you are, we have an exciting opportunity within our Compass Schools provision and are pleased to offer a permanent role based predominantly at our Belton School near Great Yarmouth.
Working as part of a vibrant and enthusiastic therapy department, expectations include managing a clinical caseload, providing individual and group interventions, to co-facilitate staff reflective practice sessions, deliver training, provide supervision and undertake research. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on Teamwork, access to training resources and the opportunity to deliver longer-term therapy.
The post is a part time position based on 2 working days per week and will include 3k welcome enhancement for the successful candidate.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Although the post will be primarily based at the Compass Site at Belton, near Great Yarmouth, there will be times when the need to travel independently to the other school sites and elsewhere in Norfolk will be required.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like more information please contact Dr Amie Curtis (Principal Clinical Psychologist) amie.curtis@nsft.nhs.uk m. 07789874750
Person Specification
Essentail
Essential
- oPost graduate degree, or its equivalent in clinical or counselling psychology, or systemic family therapist
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- oTheory and practice of psychological interventions
- oExperience of applying psychology in non -mental health settings
essential
Essential
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
essential
Essential
- oExperience of working in MDT's with a range of complex presentations in child and adult setting
Desirable
- oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Person Specification
Essentail
Essential
- oPost graduate degree, or its equivalent in clinical or counselling psychology, or systemic family therapist
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- oTheory and practice of psychological interventions
- oExperience of applying psychology in non -mental health settings
essential
Essential
- oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
essential
Essential
- oExperience of working in MDT's with a range of complex presentations in child and adult setting
Desirable
- oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
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).
