Job summary
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? We're seeking a dedicated Assistant Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic team.
You'll play a vital role in providing personalised mental health care and support to individuals with autism and other mental health challenges. Working under the guidance of experienced psychologists, you'll conduct assessments, deliver interventions, and contribute to the development of innovative programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological support and interventions to children and young people
- Assist in psychological assessments and evaluations
- Contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans
- Participate in research projects and data collection
- Support administrative tasks and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant qualifications or experience in psychology or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for helping children and young people
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!
Main duties of the job
Embark on a rewarding journey of making a positive impact on young lives!
As an Assistant Clinical Psychologist within our 0-18 Child and Young Person Mental Health (CYPMH) team, you'll play a pivotal role in assessing, and treating a range of mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough psychological assessments to understand the underlying causes of mental health difficulties and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Employ a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and Family Therapy, to help children and young people overcome challenges and develop coping skills.
- Consultation and Collaboration: Work closely with parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals involved in the child's life to ensure a holistic approach to their care.
- Research and Development: Contribute to the advancement of child and adolescent mental health by participating in research projects and staying up-to-date with the latest clinical developments.
Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people!
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.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
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. 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.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that 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 inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
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 Silver 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.
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.
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. 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.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that 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 inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
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 Silver 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.
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.
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
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
- To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate Level
- Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance
- The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options
- Also skills for assessing children/ young people in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
- The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing
- Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
- Working to Professional Guidelines
- Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction
Desirable
- Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/ database software (Excel, Access, etc.).
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with children young people or adults with learning disabilities and/ or autism
Desirable
- Relevant work experience of children and young p mental health problems
- Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
- To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate Level
- Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance
- The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options
- Also skills for assessing children/ young people in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
- The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing
- Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
- Working to Professional Guidelines
- Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction
Desirable
- Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/ database software (Excel, Access, etc.).
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with children young people or adults with learning disabilities and/ or autism
Desirable
- Relevant work experience of children and young p mental health problems
- Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)
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.
