Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, innovative, and enthusiastic Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our'Outstanding'community Children's and Young People's Specialist services. You would be joining a friendly and supportive highly specialist multidisciplinary team and would be involved in shaping psychological provision within our Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS).
Full time hours (37.5 hours), or a minimum of 30 hours per week, is available and will be across Norfolk; including Kings Lynn and Norwich. Bases are negotiable and flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.
The NDS offers diagnostic assessment and a range of post diagnostic workshops to support the lives of children and young people who have suspected Neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is a fixed term post for 12 months, or secondment with line manager agreement.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be varied and will include a range of assessment, formulation, post diagnostic group-based intervention and service development. This will include direct and indirect work with the children and young people that we support, as well as their families and the professional networks involved in their care.
Your role will include bringing a psychologically informed perspective through consultation to the clinical team and external agencies. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills and to contribute to the supervision, teaching and training of psychological practitioners and other professionals within the team.
You will utilise your research skills for audit, policy and service development, and dissemination of appropriate research evidence. Further involvement in research can also be supported where appropriate to the needs of the service.
Our supportive team values innovation, fosters development and is committed to improving the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are a forward thinking and Neuro-inclusive team. There will be the opportunity to liaise with other Psychologists working within the Trust. The Psychology Team within NCH&C offers excellent opportunities for CPD, research and teaching as well as close links with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia.
About us
Find out more about working for our organisation here:
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Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with children and young people with Neurodevelopmental disorders. We strongly encourage informal visits and discussion prior to application to discuss the role and answer any questions. Please contact Cherie Clayton (01603 272463) to arrange this.
Clinical Contacts:
Dr Holly Castle, Clinical Psychologist and Discipline Lead,nds@nchc.nhs.uk,01553 668712.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead, within a multi-disciplinary team, on the assessment, formulation and intervention planning and delivery, for children and young people with suspected Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD/ASD).
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people, and manage and maintain a caseload in line with service guidelines.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management in line with Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take the lead, within a multi-disciplinary team, on the assessment, formulation and intervention planning and delivery, for children and young people with suspected Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD/ASD).
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people, and manage and maintain a caseload in line with service guidelines.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management in line with Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology.
- Graduate membership of BPS.
- Post-graduate doctorate in relevant Psychology field, accredited by the BPS.
- Training in the supervision of clinical psychologists.
- Registration or application to register with Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to master's or Doctorate level.
- Application for Chartered status made to British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Working with client group either during or prior to training.
- Further training within designated specialty.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- High level (doctoral) skills in: communication; teaching; clinical supervision; clinical analysis and formulation and research methodology.
- An identified area of specialist knowledge within designated specialty.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice.
- Ability to manage own work timetable.
- Ability to participate in supervision.
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations.
- Ability to manage stress generated by work/work environment.
Desirable
- Specialised training/knowledge.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Works to professional guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Must work within professional ethics and NCH&C's policies.
- Highly motivated with respect to developing clinical and academic skills
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology.
- Graduate membership of BPS.
- Post-graduate doctorate in relevant Psychology field, accredited by the BPS.
- Training in the supervision of clinical psychologists.
- Registration or application to register with Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications to master's or Doctorate level.
- Application for Chartered status made to British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Working with client group either during or prior to training.
- Further training within designated specialty.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- High level (doctoral) skills in: communication; teaching; clinical supervision; clinical analysis and formulation and research methodology.
- An identified area of specialist knowledge within designated specialty.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice.
- Ability to manage own work timetable.
- Ability to participate in supervision.
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations.
- Ability to manage stress generated by work/work environment.
Desirable
- Specialised training/knowledge.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Works to professional guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Must work within professional ethics and NCH&C's policies.
- Highly motivated with respect to developing clinical and academic skills
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
