Job summary
We are seeking full or part time Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (preceptorships encouraged) to join our 'Outstanding' community Children's and Young People's Specialist services. You would be involved in shaping psychological provision within our Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Starfish) and/or Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS).
Roles are available within either team or, if of interest, as a split post across both teams. Posts are available across Norfolk; including Kings Lynn, Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Bases are negotiable and flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.
The NDS offers diagnostic assessment and a range of post diagnostic workshops to support the lives of children and young people who have suspected Neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Starfish Team offers assessment and intervention for young people of school age (4-18 years) with a diagnosed learning disability who are experiencing significant behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be varied and will include a range of assessment, formulation, and intervention. This will include direct and indirect work with the children and young people that we support, as well as their families and the professional networks involved in their care.
Your role will include bringing a psychologically informed perspective through consultation to the clinical team and external agencies. There will be opportunities to contribute to the supervision, teaching and training of psychological practitioners and other professionals within the team.
You will utilise your research skills for audit, policy and service development, and dissemination of appropriate research evidence. Further involvement in research can also be supported where appropriate to the needs of the service.
Our supportive teams value innovation, foster development and are committed to improving the lives of the children and young people we work with. There will be the opportunity to liaise with other Psychologists working within the Trust. The Psychology Team within NCH&C offers excellent opportunities for CPD, research and teaching as well as close links with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
This post is being offered with a welcome incentive package that includes payment of up to £2,000 for the successful candidate, subject to terms and conditions.For more information on this incentive, please contact the recruiting manager whose details are listed on this page.
We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. We strongly encourage informal visits and discussion prior to application and have allocated slots for prospective applicants to book into in order to discuss the roles and answer any questions. Please contact Cherie Clayton (01603 272463) to book into one of the available slots.
Clinical Contacts:
NDS: Dr Stephanie Summers, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead, nds@nchc.nhs.uk, 01553 668712
Starfish: Dr Lorna Christoforou-Hazelwood, Clinical Psychologist, Starfish@nchc.nhs.uk, 01603 272319
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participation in the assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people within either service.
- The communication of highly complex information to, parents/carers, young people and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
- To act as a lead specialist, offering psychological advice and consultation to parents/carers, young people and other professionals.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the teams.
- The post-holder will organise and deliver teaching and training to professionals, young people and parents/carers on issues related to child development and appropriate psychological interventions.
- The post-holder will be expected to plan their workload, including prioritising cases in terms of urgency and risk, as well as monitoring/supervising the caseload of psychological practitioners.
- The post-holder will be required to travel between a range of appointment venues across the county of Norfolk.
Please see attached job descriptions and person specifications for full details regarding each service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participation in the assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people within either service.
- The communication of highly complex information to, parents/carers, young people and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
- To act as a lead specialist, offering psychological advice and consultation to parents/carers, young people and other professionals.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the teams.
- The post-holder will organise and deliver teaching and training to professionals, young people and parents/carers on issues related to child development and appropriate psychological interventions.
- The post-holder will be expected to plan their workload, including prioritising cases in terms of urgency and risk, as well as monitoring/supervising the caseload of psychological practitioners.
- The post-holder will be required to travel between a range of appointment venues across the county of Norfolk.
Please see attached job descriptions and person specifications for full details regarding each service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology
- Graduate membership of BPS
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- Registration or application to register with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.
- Application for Chartered status made to British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Working with client group either during or prior to training
- Further training within designated specialty
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- High level (doctoral) skills in: communication; teaching; clinical supervision; clinical analysis and formulation and research methodology
- An identified area of specialist knowledge within designated specialty
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice.
- Ability to manage own work timetable.
- Ability to participate in supervision.
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations.
- Ability to manage stress generated by work/work environment
Desirable
- Specialised training/knowledge
- Advanced keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Works to professional guidelines
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Must work within professional ethics and NCH&C's policies
- Highly motivated with respect to developing clinical and academic skills.
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Able to speak English Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology
- Graduate membership of BPS
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- Registration or application to register with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.
- Application for Chartered status made to British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Working with client group either during or prior to training
- Further training within designated specialty
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- High level (doctoral) skills in: communication; teaching; clinical supervision; clinical analysis and formulation and research methodology
- An identified area of specialist knowledge within designated specialty
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice.
- Ability to manage own work timetable.
- Ability to participate in supervision.
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations.
- Ability to manage stress generated by work/work environment
Desirable
- Specialised training/knowledge
- Advanced keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Works to professional guidelines
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Must work within professional ethics and NCH&C's policies
- Highly motivated with respect to developing clinical and academic skills.
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Able to speak English Language
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).
