Job summary
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We are seeking an ambitious Clinical Psychologist to join our Cheshire-wide Intensive Support Function (ISF) who is passionate about bringing positive change to the lives of young people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities. This is an exciting post with much support, flexibility and development opportunity.
We work closely alongside stakeholders to prevent hospital admission by providing intensive support that includes comprehensive assessment, formulation and creative interventions.
The ISF service is part of our LD/NDD clinical group and has been operational for the last year and thus there are many service-development opportunities. You would be joining a mixed and skilled team.
You would be leading on psychological and clinical provision, offering strategic input, providing supervisions/consultations, implementing adapted, person-centred therapies (e.g. PBS approach). We would look to support your own development needs, there is a growing psychology workforce across the trust and good links to our Northwest training programmes.
We also host the Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID).
ISF use different bases, thus flexibility and travel expenses support each team member. The post does require the ability to travel across the Cheshire area.
The post will be considered as Full time or Part time.
We would welcome discussion of this post if considering this as a progression post.
Main duties of the job
To work within Intensive Support Function to provide highly specialist clinical psychology input to children and young people (CYP) with a Learning Disability and/or Autism and significant challenging behaviour/mental health difficulties, and their families and carers. As part of this role, the post holder will deliver the Intensive Support Function, which aims to prevent inappropriate inpatient admissions/out of area placements thereby enabling this cohort of CYP to remain in the community.
The Principal Clinical Psychologist role will provide a specialist and intensive psychological assessment, formulation, support and therapeutic interventions to facilitate positive change for the CYP and their families referred and the network around them. The Principal Clinical Psychologist will be expected to provide consultation to team members and the network around the CYP; offering advice, training and support to non-psychologist colleagues on the CYP's psychological and mental health needs, as well as to support colleagues to develop their reflective practice and case formulation skills.
For more details please contact Rebecca Clifford-Ball contact number 01625712043
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Bronze' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS.
- Maintain Chartered status.
- Completed post qualification training re: Clinical Supervision.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff education and training, and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Specialist therapy training, (e.g. CBT/CAT and Systemic therapies.)
- Previous experience of working in teams.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention.
- High level of ability to communicate effectively at a written and oral level. The ability to write complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children/young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Ability to function independently as a Clinical Psychologist in a team.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis, as practised within the clinical fields of psychology
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular speciality as demonstrated by post-doctoral training. This may take the form of a continuous training course, or a number of short courses, or evidence of work place training via specialist supervision.
- Ability to use this specialist knowledge for service development as well as in a clinical capacity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and mental health
- Experience or special interest in health psychology / psychological issues in chronic health conditions e.g. diabetes, cystic fibrosis, treatment adherence, and psychological adaptation to illness.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post qualification of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with children/young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal/physical abuse.
- Experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist for two years, with full responsibility for children/young people's psychological care, individually and as part of a multiprofessional care-plan.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of service users and carer involvement in services.
- Post qualification experience of working with children and young people with chronic health conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS.
- Maintain Chartered status.
- Completed post qualification training re: Clinical Supervision.
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff education and training, and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Specialist therapy training, (e.g. CBT/CAT and Systemic therapies.)
- Previous experience of working in teams.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention.
- High level of ability to communicate effectively at a written and oral level. The ability to write complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children/young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Ability to function independently as a Clinical Psychologist in a team.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis, as practised within the clinical fields of psychology
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Specialist knowledge and expertise in relation to a particular speciality as demonstrated by post-doctoral training. This may take the form of a continuous training course, or a number of short courses, or evidence of work place training via specialist supervision.
- Ability to use this specialist knowledge for service development as well as in a clinical capacity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and mental health
- Experience or special interest in health psychology / psychological issues in chronic health conditions e.g. diabetes, cystic fibrosis, treatment adherence, and psychological adaptation to illness.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years' experience post qualification of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with children/young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal/physical abuse.
- Experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist for two years, with full responsibility for children/young people's psychological care, individually and as part of a multiprofessional care-plan.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of service users and carer involvement in services.
- Post qualification experience of working with children and young people with chronic health conditions.
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).
