Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dynamic psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively and interacting with other multi agency partners, children, young people and their families. We have a full time vacancy in our diverse , multidisciplinary CAMHS team within the neurodevelopmental constellation. The post holder will be required to complete neurodevelopmental assessments and hold a small therapeutic caseload.
The successful candidate would be expected to supervise junior colleagues and trainees,. In addition contribute to audit, training and ongoing quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
Provides highly specialist psychological assessment of clients with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources, which may include neuropsychological testing.Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.Formulates plans for highly specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients' mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.
About us
Sandwell CAMHS is one of 4 specialist community teams within the Black Country. The service recognises the importance of receiving regular supervision and continued professional development and actively supports staff development. The trust has a range of staff support services and committed to supporting staff to live the trust values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached person specification and job description for further information. Or please do contact the service directly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached person specification and job description for further information. Or please do contact the service directly.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
- Passionate about working with young people with neurodevelopmental needs.
- HCPC registration as An Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
Desirable
- Trained in using ADOS-2
- Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies E E E E E E D
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
- Passionate about working with young people with neurodevelopmental needs.
- HCPC registration as An Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
Desirable
- Trained in using ADOS-2
- Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies E E E E E E D
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).
