Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Northumberland's Emotional Wellbeing Support Team (NEWST) located in Northumberland's Children Social Care, offering and developing a specialist child and adolescent mental health service that provides support and understanding for 'systems' around children and young people.
NEWST is part of a wider provision of children and young peoples mental health services delivered by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS foundation trust (CNTW). We work hard to support the understanding of a child or young persons presentation in the context of their lived experience as reflected in the Integrated Care Framework.
The team currently consists of specialist practitioners, team manager (from CSC) and Clinical manager (from CNTW).
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician you will offer leadership on the development of clinical activity and offer clinical oversight through clinical supervision and case discussion.
You will be expected to offer (and support colleagues to offer) advice and guidance, consultations/formulations, training, scaffolding, reflective practice and support CPD opportunities.
You will be supported to have opportunities for research and service evaluations to support the understanding of the impact that NEWST is having towards Northumberland County Council Children's Social Care colleagues becoming more Trauma Informed resulting in children and young peoples needs being understood and met.
You will have experience of working within complex health and social care systems and be keen to support the collaboration between agencies, whilst holding the young person in mind.
You will have experience of supporting the development of New Services, offering understanding of the challenges and successes that change can bring as well as the ability to undertake reviews/audits that reflect the impact of service delivery.
You will be invited to be part of our supportive psychological therapies network who meet on a regular basis which provides opportunities for audit, research and CPD. We also have close links with local universities to invite opportunities for students.
In this role you will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
About us
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.
The aim of the NEWST provision is to ensure that children and young people's needs are understood and met within the context of the care system.
NEWST works collaboratively with Multi-disciplinary agencies involved in a young person's care. These agencies include Children's Social Care (CSC), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) / Children and Young People's Service (CYPS), Youth Justice Services (YJS), education and other agencies involved within a young person's care team.
This approach is intended to promote stability, resilience and confidence in the system around a young person, thus enabling the young people with complex needs to be thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details however specific roles and responsibilities would be explored in collaboration on being successfully appointed.
As a senior clinician you will lead on the development of clinical activity and offer clinical oversight.
You will be expected to offer (and support colleagues to offer) advice and guidance, consultations/formulations, training, scaffolding, reflective practice and support CPD opportunities.
You will be supported to have opportunities for research and evaluations to support the understanding of the impact that NEWST is having towards NCC becoming more Trauma Informed and children and young peoples needs being understood and met.
You will have experience for working with children and young people with complex presentations, mental health difficulties, learning difficulties and neurodiverse presentations.
You will be passionate about the importance of Trauma Informed Care being at the centre of all NEWST do.
You will have experience of working within complex Health and Social care systems and be keen to support the collaboration between agencies, whilst holding the young person in mind.
Advertising date : 4th June 2024
Closing date : 18th June 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details however specific roles and responsibilities would be explored in collaboration on being successfully appointed.
As a senior clinician you will lead on the development of clinical activity and offer clinical oversight.
You will be expected to offer (and support colleagues to offer) advice and guidance, consultations/formulations, training, scaffolding, reflective practice and support CPD opportunities.
You will be supported to have opportunities for research and evaluations to support the understanding of the impact that NEWST is having towards NCC becoming more Trauma Informed and children and young peoples needs being understood and met.
You will have experience for working with children and young people with complex presentations, mental health difficulties, learning difficulties and neurodiverse presentations.
You will be passionate about the importance of Trauma Informed Care being at the centre of all NEWST do.
You will have experience of working within complex Health and Social care systems and be keen to support the collaboration between agencies, whilst holding the young person in mind.
Advertising date : 4th June 2024
Closing date : 18th June 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification/Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma or masters in a High Intensity clinical modality).
- Member of an appropriate professional body.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
- Clinical supervision skills.
- The ability to plan, organise and deliver work, exercising clinical autonomy, and managing time effectively.
Desirable
- Specialist teaching and training skills and demonstrated competences.
- Experience in offering reflective practice
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in psychological therapies in the field of adult mental health, including assessment, formulation and interventions, and including work with service users with mild, moderate and severe mental health problems, including Complex PTSD
- Experience and Understanding of the importance of being Trauma Informed in all interactions.
- Experience in consultation, clinical supervision and audit activities.
- Experience of working in/with Childrens Social Care.
- Experience of being involved with Service Development.
Desirable
- Experience of providing training to other professional groups, e.g. Health Care, social care, Education..
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification/Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma or masters in a High Intensity clinical modality).
- Member of an appropriate professional body.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
- Clinical supervision skills.
- The ability to plan, organise and deliver work, exercising clinical autonomy, and managing time effectively.
Desirable
- Specialist teaching and training skills and demonstrated competences.
- Experience in offering reflective practice
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in psychological therapies in the field of adult mental health, including assessment, formulation and interventions, and including work with service users with mild, moderate and severe mental health problems, including Complex PTSD
- Experience and Understanding of the importance of being Trauma Informed in all interactions.
- Experience in consultation, clinical supervision and audit activities.
- Experience of working in/with Childrens Social Care.
- Experience of being involved with Service Development.
Desirable
- Experience of providing training to other professional groups, e.g. Health Care, social care, Education..
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).
