Band 8a Clinical Psychologist- CAMHS Inpatients

Job summary

We are advertising for a full or part time 8a Clinical psychologist to take a lead role in the provision of a high quality, specialist psychology service within an adolescent inpatient setting.

The post holder will be an experienced psychologist with extensive knowledge and expertise in working with young people and their families who will join our strong multi-disciplinary team at The Beacon CAMHS general adolescent unit.

The Beacon is a 15-bedded purpose-built facility for young people (13-18) with complex needs who require intensive therapeutic and risk support.

The team at the Beacon is made up of a diverse MDT including: Speech and Language Therapy, Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Family Therapy, and on site Education colleagues.

Psychological input is highly valued within the service and there is scope for flexibility within the role to suit the successful applicants areas of strength and passion.

The post holder will work alongside the specialist MDT to support least restrictive, trauma informed treatment, lead and develop team formulation meetings and contribute to the support of the staff team, via supervision and reflective practice.

As a CAMHS service we are striving to continually improve our service and we have recently launched a core trauma-informed pathway of care.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates who reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

• To develop and lead the provision of psychological services within the inpatient unit, alongside support from psychology colleagues within the acute pathway.
• To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality, specialist clinical psychology service, to clients admitted to the Beacon Unit.
• To represent and advocate for the psychological needs of the young person and family within ward rounds, CPA reviews and formulation meetings.
• To work closely and professionally with the multiagency network around the child and family to secure best outcomes.
• To propose and implement policy and service development changes within the service area.
• The post holder must be a confident and competent trainer to deliver training to MDT colleagues on the ward.
• Supervision of a clinical psychology trainee and contribution to service development will also be required.
• We are keen to support people in their continued professional development.
• The post holder will be joining a large supportive service with good levels of supervision and a personal development programme to help achieve further relevant training targets.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Beacon Unit

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Beacon Unit

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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