Band 8b Clinical Psychologist- Welcome Bonus

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principle Clinical Psychologist to work with the Specialist Autism Team (SAT), & the Adult Autism Assessment Service (AAAS). SAT work with young people age14+ years & adults to offer post diagnostic support to young people & adults with Autism and their family/ carers.The AAAS offers an autism diagnostic service for adults age 18+ years.

LPT is a university teaching and research NHS trust. This role gives opportunities for links with a world leading research centre in Autism, ADHD, psychiatric epidemiology, based at the University of Leicester. Successful applicants will be supported to obtain an honorary academic title at the University of Leicester based on their research experience. There will be protected time to pursue CPD / research interests.

Successful candidates will have experience & expertise in working with people with Autism & Complex needs. They will offer clinical expertise & psychological leadership to a dynamic MDT. SAT & AAAS provide consultancy & advice to health colleagues and to community providers.

Specialist supervision & CPD is encouraged & supported in line with the role. Your enthusiasm & expertise will be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, treatment and discharge of adults referred to AAAS and their carers and families, where the presenting difficulties and concerns can be managed as a psychologically based intervention.

The post holder will provide highly specialised professional knowledge, advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team on related topics and support recently diagnosed autistic children (over 14 years) and adults in offering post-diagnostic support, which may include delivering workshops to people with autism, their families, and other members of the system.

The post holder will support the Clinical Team Lead with the management of incoming referrals, the waiting list, allocation of clients, workload of staff members and decisions about teh nature of service provided.

This post attracts a Welcome Bonus. This comprises of an initial payment of £1,800 pro rata to hours worked, payable with your first salary, a further payment of £1,800 pro rata to hours worked after 12 months service and a final payment of £1,400 pro rata to hours worked after 18 months service. Qualifying criteria and Scheme Rules do apply, including a minimum tenure in post of 24 months to avoid any repayment. Full details are available upon request.

In addition, this post is also eligible for the Trusts Relocation package as detailed in Trust Pay and Staff Expenses Policy

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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