Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the mental health and well-being of young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference. We're looking for a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to join the Brookside Adolescent Servicebased in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
Brookside is a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS adolescent service that was rated as 'Outstanding' in our last CQC inspection and have received prestigious QNIC accreditation.
Our Tier 4 services include a 15-bed acute in-patient service and a pioneering Young-People's Home Treatment Team. Also on site is our INTERACT psychiatric liaison, crisis and outreach service for adolescents who we work very closely with.
To aid the broader therapeutic programme and environment, we have extensive grounds that include:
- An outdoor tennis court
- An outdoor trampoline and an outdoor gym
- In the building we have an indoor gymnasium regularly used by our young people and facilitated by staff, along with a sensory room, multiple courtyards and a therapy garden in development. Exciting recent developments include our new eating disorder pathway, and the launching of our Staff Anti-racism Programme of Practice and much more!
Other useful information:
- We are walking distance to Goodmayes station on the Elizabeth line and good local bus links
- Secure staff car park
- Well-equipped office suites
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an established psychology team including a lead psychologist (Care pathway lead for psychology Tier 4 CAMHS), a team of clinical psychologists, assistants and trainees. The post-holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team which comprises of consultant psychiatrists, speciality doctors, nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapists, family therapists and a social worker.
If you are looking to join a vibrant, passionate, integrated, and psychologically minded MDT who work holistically around the young person and their family, then this is the place for you!
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participating in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care in CAMHS Tier 4 adolescent services ensuring the psychology service provided is needs led, compliant with national guidance and is experienced positively by service users.
- Offering support and consultation to the multidisciplinary ward team in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed formulation and interventions.
- Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychological treatment and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist in the supervision, teaching and coordinating of assistant and trainee psychologists.
- Taking a senior role in the clinical development of the Tier 4 CAMHS services.
- Providing high quality, trauma-informed clinical care that is focussed on recovery and reintegration.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participating in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care in CAMHS Tier 4 adolescent services ensuring the psychology service provided is needs led, compliant with national guidance and is experienced positively by service users.
- Offering support and consultation to the multidisciplinary ward team in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed formulation and interventions.
- Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychological treatment and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To assist in the supervision, teaching and coordinating of assistant and trainee psychologists.
- Taking a senior role in the clinical development of the Tier 4 CAMHS services.
- Providing high quality, trauma-informed clinical care that is focussed on recovery and reintegration.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Applied Psychology
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Inpatient and MDT working
- Experience providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- CAMHS experience
- Inpatient experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A highly developed awareness of a wide range of mental health interventions and their application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Applied Psychology
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Inpatient and MDT working
- Experience providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- CAMHS experience
- Inpatient experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A highly developed awareness of a wide range of mental health interventions and their application
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brookside Adolescent Ward & YPHTT
107a Barley Lane, Goodmayes, IG3 8XQ
Greater London
IG3 8XQ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
