Job summary
The Learning Disability Service is a Specialist service consisting of Learning Disability Nurses , Clinical Psychologists, Therapists & Support Assistants who offer a range of services for children and adolescents with a diagnosed Learning Disability , from assessment and intervention to consultation, liaison and training for other agencies.
The service can support Children & Adolescents with a moderate to profound Learning Disability, in conjunction with complex behavioural or Sleep issues related to this diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical lead in supervising staff and trainees within the Pathway as appropriate.
- Taking a leadership role in the clinical psychology service within the Specialist Learning Disability Pathway provided by Family Health Devon Service Directorate, promoting clinical governance and quality improvement.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and guidelines as specialist within Child & Family Health Devon Service Directorate.
- The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Health Professions Council / British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
About us
Why Work With Us
Our Children and Young People say...
"We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support Clinical leadership and contribute to the systemic provision of a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology service as part of the Specialist Learning Disability Service, providing direct specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with a Learning Disability and families. Also contribute to quality improvement and service development.
Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society
Broad knowledge of psychological services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology is applied to the mental Health needs of children and young people with a Learning Disability
Please see Full Job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support Clinical leadership and contribute to the systemic provision of a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology service as part of the Specialist Learning Disability Service, providing direct specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with a Learning Disability and families. Also contribute to quality improvement and service development.
Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society
Broad knowledge of psychological services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology is applied to the mental Health needs of children and young people with a Learning Disability
Please see Full Job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist
- HCPC registration
- Experience in use of assessment tools such as Vineland 3, Wisc, Wais
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Further training in Psychology Interventions
- Experience and knowledge of working with young people with a Learning Disability
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
- oPartnership working experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist
- HCPC registration
- Experience in use of assessment tools such as Vineland 3, Wisc, Wais
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Further training in Psychology Interventions
- Experience and knowledge of working with young people with a Learning Disability
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
- oPartnership working experience
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).
