Job summary
We are seeking applications for a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist post to work within Autism Inpatient Services. The post is fixed term for 12 months to help support the service during maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has a national inpatient admission unit, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic people within a Positive Behaviour Support model from across the country who experience additional difficulties (e.g. severe mental health conditions or significant display of behaviour that challenges). Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention) within Autism Inpatient Services. This will include some management, training and supervision of psychological services (including assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists where appropriate) and other staff in psychological approaches and there will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision.
The post is based within Mitford Unit, Northgate Hospital but may require wider travel.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate in regards to specific role responsibilities, in part based on skills set and interests, as well as the clinical needs of the service.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th December 2024
Closing date : 22nd December 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate in regards to specific role responsibilities, in part based on skills set and interests, as well as the clinical needs of the service.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th December 2024
Closing date : 22nd December 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- 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.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g. children; inpatient).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- At least 12 months post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Formal training in clinical supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- 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.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g. children; inpatient).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- At least 12 months post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Formal training in clinical supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
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).
