Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a new pilot service - "Aspire", which is an Intensive Day and Virtual Service, within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway, as part of a targeted team of mental health professionals in delivering an effective service. The service is part of a regional pilot, which has been funded by the East of England NHS Provider Collaborative. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team and provide intensive interventions for up to 4 x young people within this service, and there may be opportunity to support our core community eating disorder service too.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Psychologist will contribute to the service by supporting the clinical team including; conducting 1:1 and group therapeutic intervention, carrying out cognitive assessments, supporting clinical assessments and contributing to case discussion and formulation.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and organised clinical psychologist with some relevant experience working with eating disorders, young people and families, as well as high level written and verbal communication skills.
The post holder will be required to attend the site, Whichello's Wharf (Leighton Buzzard) two days a week, however there will also be some opportunity to work remotely.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job overview please refer to the job description and personal specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job overview please refer to the job description and personal specification attached
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or CBT profession
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology OR Counselling Psychology OR Health Psychology OR Education Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- Work as a qualified psychologist for a minimum of two years including relevant experience working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of providing a direct clinical service, including specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and intervention (minimum 500 hours supervised practice), offering interventions in an individual, family-based and group-based format.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- Eating disorders knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering CBT
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Able to manage own time and caseload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT/CBT-e and FBT/FT in AN.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Basic computer skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or CBT profession
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology OR Counselling Psychology OR Health Psychology OR Education Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- Work as a qualified psychologist for a minimum of two years including relevant experience working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of providing a direct clinical service, including specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and intervention (minimum 500 hours supervised practice), offering interventions in an individual, family-based and group-based format.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- Eating disorders knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering CBT
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Able to manage own time and caseload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT/CBT-e and FBT/FT in AN.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Basic computer skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
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).
