Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join NDT, while being based in Merton. The role offers a valuable opportunity for people with an interest in neurodevelopmental presentations, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. Supervised by senior clinical/counselling psychologists, the post is highly suitable for candidates who aspire to learn more and/or specialise in neurodevelopmental conditions.
The main role within this post will involve support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments withing NDT or signposting to other services as required.
As well as including conducting basic risk assessments as required and be part of the duty rota. The role will also involve liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated. Excellent organisation and written and verbal communication skills will be required. There will also be the opportunity to supervise Assistant Psychologists and Interns.
Main duties of the job
- To support the development, organisation and delivery of a Triage and assessment service
- To contribute to the effective working of the NDT team by creating and maintaining databases to track referrals, assessments, interventions and producing reports from this data.
- To support in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the Lead Psychologist and others in the development of Trust psychology and other services, training provision and research activities.
- To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines and undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.
- To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.
- Be involved in the pre and post diagnostic offer, by supporting groups and workshops delivery.
- Support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments withing NDT or signposting to other services as required.
- Be involved in a variety of tasks in the NDT, including liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated.
- Support or supervise other members of the team such as assistant psychologists or interns as appropriate.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Merton CAMHS - SPA: Birches House, Birches Close, Mitcham, CR4 4LQ
Travel to Springfield Hospital, in Wandsworth, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work primarily within the NDT, to support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments withing NDT or signposting to other services as required.
- Be involved in a variety of tasks in the NDT, including liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated.
- Be involved in the pre and post diagnostic offer, by supporting groups and workshops delivery.
- Work closely with the ND team and liaise with other colleagues in local SPAs and other CAMHS teams if needed.
- Support or supervise other members of the team such as assistant psychologists or interns as appropriate.
- Have an agreed job plan with specified activity and throughput levels;
- Co-ordinate care for those children, young people and families on their caseload;
- Manage risk within team, Directorate and Trust structures;
- Work to relevant professional and ethical guidelines, and within the framework of Directorate and Trust policies and procedures.
- Use screening and outcome measures in clinically meaningful ways to demonstrate treatment effectiveness and seek feedback about user experience.
- Be part of the duty rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work primarily within the NDT, to support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments withing NDT or signposting to other services as required.
- Be involved in a variety of tasks in the NDT, including liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated.
- Be involved in the pre and post diagnostic offer, by supporting groups and workshops delivery.
- Work closely with the ND team and liaise with other colleagues in local SPAs and other CAMHS teams if needed.
- Support or supervise other members of the team such as assistant psychologists or interns as appropriate.
- Have an agreed job plan with specified activity and throughput levels;
- Co-ordinate care for those children, young people and families on their caseload;
- Manage risk within team, Directorate and Trust structures;
- Work to relevant professional and ethical guidelines, and within the framework of Directorate and Trust policies and procedures.
- Use screening and outcome measures in clinically meaningful ways to demonstrate treatment effectiveness and seek feedback about user experience.
- Be part of the duty rota
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC as an applied psychologist
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
Desirable
- Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach
- ADOS, ADI-R or 3di Training
- Training in post-diagnostic interventions for ASD/ ADHD
- Other relevant training related to neurodevelopment or child development.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding and Child Protection
Desirable
- Experience of leading case reviews
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Experience of working with neurodevelopmental disorders
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC as an applied psychologist
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
Desirable
- Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach
- ADOS, ADI-R or 3di Training
- Training in post-diagnostic interventions for ASD/ ADHD
- Other relevant training related to neurodevelopment or child development.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of safeguarding and Child Protection
Desirable
- Experience of leading case reviews
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Experience of working with neurodevelopmental disorders
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).
