Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and
enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated, experienced and
growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Caudwell
Children aims to change peoples lives, change the way society perceives and
treats disabled and neurodivergent people and change the way that charities
operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional
services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent
children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they
deserve.
We are in a unique position with a range
of generous donors, sponsors and the fantastic work of our fundraising teams;
this ongoing support maximises the positive impact we continually demonstrate
on the health and wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent children and their
families. This enabled us
to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent post supporting the MDT, in the
delivery of specialist clinical services through assessment, formulation, intervention
and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing our autism
service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes
Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses,
Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician,
Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Assistants, Trainees and charity
volunteers.
Our clinical services are in the process of
developing plans to broaden and shape future services based on the evolution of
the wider organisational vision and strategy, and so this is an exciting time
for the successful candidate to join the team and support this process of
shaping future services.
About us
We can offer:
- Flexible working patterns with the
opportunity for home working
- Award-winning purpose-built facilities in Keele, Staffordshire
- Commitment to ongoing CPD, reflective
practice and extensive training and development
- Clinical and management support and
supervision
- The chance to support and shape new
services
- Holidays start at 27 days plus bank
holidays increasing to 33 with length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Charity worker discounts
- Eligible for Blue Light discount card
- Life assurance after 1 years service
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Free on-site parking
- NO expectation for out of hours, rota or weekend work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and
implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention
pathways including diagnostic assessment, formulation, recommendations,
guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and young people and
those around them
- Work as part of the
MDT in a specialist autism service for children and young people and their
families fostering strong collaborative relationships with colleagues to
maximise effectiveness.
- Prepare
comprehensive psychological reports and communicate the findings to others as
required, for example parents, children and team colleagues, adapting
communication to the needs of others as appropriate.
- Implement a range
of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including
children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as
required.
- Provide specialist
psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals
contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and
ongoing support.
- Contribute to the
development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams policies, procedures and
services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service
evaluation and audit, working in conjunction with the Research Department.
- Undertake and
participate in service development projects as required, working with
colleagues to strive for continuous improvement in service provision.
- Provide clinical
supervision, and where appropriate line management oversight, for Assistant
Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and other professionals as delegated.
For further detail on main
duties please see full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and
implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention
pathways including diagnostic assessment, formulation, recommendations,
guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and young people and
those around them
- Work as part of the
MDT in a specialist autism service for children and young people and their
families fostering strong collaborative relationships with colleagues to
maximise effectiveness.
- Prepare
comprehensive psychological reports and communicate the findings to others as
required, for example parents, children and team colleagues, adapting
communication to the needs of others as appropriate.
- Implement a range
of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including
children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as
required.
- Provide specialist
psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals
contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and
ongoing support.
- Contribute to the
development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams policies, procedures and
services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service
evaluation and audit, working in conjunction with the Research Department.
- Undertake and
participate in service development projects as required, working with
colleagues to strive for continuous improvement in service provision.
- Provide clinical
supervision, and where appropriate line management oversight, for Assistant
Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and other professionals as delegated.
For further detail on main
duties please see full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
- Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology.
- Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
- Experience of a range of specialist assessment approaches including standardised psychometric assessments, cognitive/neuropsychological tests, structured professional interviews, informal observations and combining complex information to make informed clinical judgements.
- Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with a variety of client groups including children, young people and families, with a variety of different needs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage a wide range of children, families, staff and other stakeholders and foster good collaborative team relationships.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches as required, with an openness to learning and improving practice.
- A personal commitment to the organisations vision, values and principles.
- Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required.
- For further detail regarding the Person Specification please see full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
- Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology.
- Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
- Experience of a range of specialist assessment approaches including standardised psychometric assessments, cognitive/neuropsychological tests, structured professional interviews, informal observations and combining complex information to make informed clinical judgements.
- Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with a variety of client groups including children, young people and families, with a variety of different needs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage a wide range of children, families, staff and other stakeholders and foster good collaborative team relationships.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches as required, with an openness to learning and improving practice.
- A personal commitment to the organisations vision, values and principles.
- Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required.
- For further detail regarding the Person Specification please see full Job Description.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
