Clinical Psychologist - LAC Residential Homes
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Job summary
This is a unique post supporting the young people placed in children's homes within Buckinghamshire.
To lead on and develop a high quality specialist clinical psychology service to children and young people based in Local Authority residential care in Buckinghamshire. The postholder will be expected to work alongside colleagues in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments of young people placed in residential care. This will include cognitive assessments and neurodevelopmental screening where appropriate, assessments of mental health including screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, identifying risks, and developing psychological formulations and risk management plans in collaboration with residential care staff. The post-holder will contribute to the development and review of the young person's care plan, helping to identify a young person's needs and making recommendations that would focus on improving the emotional well-being and resilience of that young person in residential care.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to take a leadership role in advising Social Care on suitable placements for Children who are Looked After and whether residential or foster-care is best suited to that child's needs. Working closely with the Local Authority's Regional Operations Manager in reviewing placements, advising on matching of young people to the appropriate residential home and leading on staff development including understanding of psychological concepts so that a young person's emotional and attachment needs can be responded to appropriately.
You will be expected to exercise autonomy in carrying out risk assessments and risk management plans and will liaise with the appropriate care pathway within CAMHS if a specific piece of therapeutic intervention is required. The postholder will liaise closely with the CAMHS crisis team and will alert the team to young people within the homes that may need additional package of support to reduce risk.
The postholder will also be expected to attend CAMHS-LAC team meetings and contribute to the development of the CAMHS-LAC service. To provide training placements for Doctoral Trainee psychologists, and a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
18 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year Per annum | Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-BM5718211
Job locations
Sue Nichols Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Sue Nichols Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
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