Job summary
Are you a Principal or Consultant Psychologist, currently working in CAMHS or Acute Adult Services, and looking for a challenge in leading on the development of a new CAMHS service?
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and creative Psychological Practitioner to provide Leadership to the Psychological Professions to the CAMHS Acute Care Service. You will be involved in an exciting new development of the enhanced crisis / home treatment 7 day a week service, as an alternative to inpatient admission for Children and Young People experiencing acute mental health difficulties.
You will be part of developing the service to give children and young people living in Sussex a more appropriate and integrated range of services to meet their clinical needs. As the Consultant Practitioner Psychologist, you will lead the Clinical Team to ensure that young people and their families receive timely, targeted assessment and effective Psychological interventions.
The aim of the Sussex CAMHS 'hospital at home' is to provide an alternative to admission to support the local network around the young person (aged 12-18) whilst they are in the acute stage of mental health difficulties. You will be working closely and supporting the Psychological Professions staff, as well as nursing, psychiatry, occupational therapy, family therapy, social worker and mental health practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the Leadership Team as partof the Sussex CAMHS 'hospital at home' you will be responsible forleading the team in the provision of assessment, consultation and interventions. You will be joining a team which currently includes a Principal Psychologist, Principal Family and Systemic Therapist, and a range of Psychological Professions. You will be supporting the professional and clinical supervision of these colleagues, and CAMHS colleagues as appropriate.
You will use your extensive clinical experience to assess and support the young person, alongside their parent and carer in order to enhance their clinical outcomes and quality of life.
The post is at band 8C and full time and covers Sussex-wide. We would consider flexible working patterns and job sharing opportunities for the ideal candidate(s).
You will receive supervision from the CAMHS Psychology Professions Professional lead within the wider CAMHS services and have opportunities to network with Occupational Therapists across Child and Adolescent Mental Health services in Sussex.
About us
SPFT provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex. The trust is rated as 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
SPFT encourages flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, flexible start/finish times. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
You will receive supervision from the CAMHS Psychology Professions Professional Lead whose role covers the wider CAMHS services. You will have opportunities to network with Psychological Professionals across Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Perinatal and Early Intervention services in Sussex, as well as the wider Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent time for Psychology Professions to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have launched our Strategy and can offer the following to you:
Regular Professional and Clinical supervision with a focus on enhancing wellbeing at work
The opportunity to ensure that Children and Young People benefit from increased access to Psychological Therapies
A commitment to improving matters of Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights for Children and Young people, their families and staff.
The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.
Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities through
The Psychological Professions Practice Networks
The Leadership Programme for Senior Psychological Professions.
o Quarterly Psychology Professions CAMHS, Early Intervention and Perinatal Senior Leadership Forum
You are welcome to contact Louisa Bravery, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professional Lead for Psychological Professions, CAMHS -louisa.bravery@spft.nhs.uk - 07823 790047 - or Nicola Chainey (Head of Service) via Nicola.Chainey@spft.nhs.uk to discuss the role and this exciting opportunity in CAMHS Acute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent time for Psychology Professions to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have launched our Strategy and can offer the following to you:
Regular Professional and Clinical supervision with a focus on enhancing wellbeing at work
The opportunity to ensure that Children and Young People benefit from increased access to Psychological Therapies
A commitment to improving matters of Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights for Children and Young people, their families and staff.
The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.
Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities through
The Psychological Professions Practice Networks
The Leadership Programme for Senior Psychological Professions.
o Quarterly Psychology Professions CAMHS, Early Intervention and Perinatal Senior Leadership Forum
You are welcome to contact Louisa Bravery, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professional Lead for Psychological Professions, CAMHS -louisa.bravery@spft.nhs.uk - 07823 790047 - or Nicola Chainey (Head of Service) via Nicola.Chainey@spft.nhs.uk to discuss the role and this exciting opportunity in CAMHS Acute.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK*] as approved by the HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
- For forensic psychologists working in forensic settings: Masters degree (with the award of the British Psychological Society qualification in forensic psychology or equivalent).
- Post doctoral / post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to the specific Care Group/Service
- HCPC Registered as a practitioner Psychologist
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of applied psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct models of psychological therapy and lifespan developmental psychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological practice
- Assessed extensive experience of working as a qualified psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within the Specific Care
- Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership and management in mental health services
- Extensive experience of providing successful clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health provider context
- High level knowledge of national policy frameworks and initiatives and the mental health economy within which the Trust services are provided
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK*] as approved by the HPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
- For forensic psychologists working in forensic settings: Masters degree (with the award of the British Psychological Society qualification in forensic psychology or equivalent).
- Post doctoral / post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to the specific Care Group/Service
- HCPC Registered as a practitioner Psychologist
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of applied psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct models of psychological therapy and lifespan developmental psychology
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological practice
- Assessed extensive experience of working as a qualified psychologist, including significant post-qualification experience within the Specific Care
- Demonstrable knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership and management in mental health services
- Extensive experience of providing successful clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health provider context
- High level knowledge of national policy frameworks and initiatives and the mental health economy within which the Trust services are provided
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chalkhill other SPFT sites can be considered in discussion with line manager on appointment
Princess Royal Hospital Site, Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4NQ
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
