Job summary
Are you an 8A Clinical Psychologist seeking progression? Or an existing 8B Clinical Psychologist ready for a new challenge? We would love for you to come and join us to provide maternity cover in the Suffolk ARFID service.
We're looking for a pro-active, passionate, and motivated Clinical Psychologist to provide maternity cover in the 8B Principal Clinical Psychologist/clinical lead role in the ARFID service in Suffolk. As one of the newly developed ARFID services in the country we pride ourselves on this new service and continuing to develop the service to meet the needs of children with challenges in their dietary intake . This post offers the opportunity to provide clinical leadership for the Suffolk ARFID service understanding, and upholding the highest standards of clinical governance.
If you have the drive to provide excellent care, can demonstrate high quality clinical and leadership skills and are willing to go the extra mile to help make a difference to young people's lives then we would love to hear from you. In return, we are keen to offer opportunities for further learning and development, and would particularly welcome an application if you are interested in developing skills in the ARFID field.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous experience of working with eating disorders, and who are confident in applying this knowledge to support children and families affected by ARFID.
Main duties of the job
Providing consultation to indirectly support the delivery of treatment by others.
Providing clinical supervision to experienced psychologists and other professionals.
Progressing staff development in the team, informing and being informed by, wider strategy.
Collaborative and shared leadership of the team with the Clinical Team Manager and Consultant Paediatrician
Establishing and leading on psychologically safe and informed environment for teams and staff through positive leadership values and behaviours, including: integrity, respect, compassion and curiosity.
Providing a key role in team containment, working with professional systems, having difficult conversations, managing team emotions, thinking clinically and systemically simultaneously.
Running, contributing to or supporting service development projects in liaison with the Consultant Psychologist or other staff from the Senior Leadership Team.
Providing and contributing significantly to the psychological practice of the team with a focus on quality, efficacy and increasing improvement.
Working alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologists for CYP services across Suffolk and Norfolk in developing clinical pathway intervention packages.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will be to cover maternity leave of the principle psychologist in the ARFID service. The role will be to bring Clinical Psychology expertise to the MDT who include a paediatrician, dietician, occupational therapist, assistant psychologist and assistance practitioner. As well as bring assessment and consultation skills for young people with ARFID, you will also be providing group and individualised treatment. Also providing supervision to the team and alongside the team manager providing clinical leadership for the team. This will include insuring performance and KPI measures are achieved and that clinical governance and safety are at the forefront of what we do to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will be to cover maternity leave of the principle psychologist in the ARFID service. The role will be to bring Clinical Psychology expertise to the MDT who include a paediatrician, dietician, occupational therapist, assistant psychologist and assistance practitioner. As well as bring assessment and consultation skills for young people with ARFID, you will also be providing group and individualised treatment. Also providing supervision to the team and alongside the team manager providing clinical leadership for the team. This will include insuring performance and KPI measures are achieved and that clinical governance and safety are at the forefront of what we do to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training
- Teaching, training and delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- Representing psychology within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts)
Skills
Essential
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
Desirable
- Production of reports suitable for public presentations and presentation in medicolegal setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training
- Teaching, training and delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- Representing psychology within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts)
Skills
Essential
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
Desirable
- Production of reports suitable for public presentations and presentation in medicolegal setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
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).
