Job summary
We currently have an opportunity for a Band 8a Highly Skilled Applied Psychologist to join Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS Foundation Trust. The post is permanent (part time - 22.5 hours) within the new Durham and Darlington CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service.
Main duties of the job
The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service provides assessment to children and young people where a question is raised around whether they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder (including but not limited to Autism/ADHD). We are seeking psychologists with a special interest and clinical experience in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The post holders will contribute to the assessment and diagnostic decision making for school aged young people where there is a query about whether they may have autism and / or attentional difficulties. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team include Applied Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
About us
There is a well-established and supportive Psychological Professions Network within the wider Durham and Darlington Children and Young People's Service supported by a highly motivated team of senior managers and clinical leads. Strong links exist between the service and local training courses in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and psychological therapy.
Applied Psychology and Psychological Therapy is highly valued within the Trust with good professional support. Psychological Professionals provide key leadership roles within the Trust and leadership skills and behaviours are integral to the recruitment process.
The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the use of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Applicants must have experience and an interest in working with young people with autism and attentional difficulties. They should have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic assessment process for autism and ADHD. Applicants should have experience in conducting a range of standardised assessments, and it would be desirable if this included specialist neurodevelopmental assessments. They should be experienced in complex formulations and providing comprehensive feedback to families and other agencies involved in a young persons care. The post holder should have the skills and experience to provide supervision, contribute to service evaluation, and manage the demands of service development and change. The post holders will need to travel to venues across County Durham and Darlington.
Additional contact details
D&D CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service:
Rachael Allen, Team Manager, North Durham CAMHS; Tel. 01207 285882 rachael.allen13@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Applicants must have experience and an interest in working with young people with autism and attentional difficulties. They should have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic assessment process for autism and ADHD. Applicants should have experience in conducting a range of standardised assessments, and it would be desirable if this included specialist neurodevelopmental assessments. They should be experienced in complex formulations and providing comprehensive feedback to families and other agencies involved in a young persons care. The post holder should have the skills and experience to provide supervision, contribute to service evaluation, and manage the demands of service development and change. The post holders will need to travel to venues across County Durham and Darlington.
Additional contact details
D&D CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service:
Rachael Allen, Team Manager, North Durham CAMHS; Tel. 01207 285882 rachael.allen13@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Doctorate in Psychology
- Registered with professional body
- Trained in clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Familiar with psychometric testing
- Work effectively as part of an MDT.
- Undertake complex multi agency working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working within Learning Disabililties
- Take on clinical responsibility as Care Coordinator/Lead Professional
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Doctorate in Psychology
- Registered with professional body
- Trained in clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Familiar with psychometric testing
- Work effectively as part of an MDT.
- Undertake complex multi agency working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working within Learning Disabililties
- Take on clinical responsibility as Care Coordinator/Lead Professional
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stanley Primary Care Centre DH9 0AB OR
Sedgefield Community Hospital
County Durham
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
