Job summary
With the expansion
of our service, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and
innovative clinical psychologist to work within our specialist service for
children and young people who are neurodiverse. Our team
is friendly, supportive and considers not just diagnostic criteria but other
factors such as culture, post covid consequences and the economic climate which
may affect the assessment outcome for a young person.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
Further refine their assessment skills as
well as providing support/interventions (neurodevelopmental and mental health)
Develop leadership skills
Contribute to service development
Collaborate with other services
Participate in public speaking
Supervise assistant psychologists
There must be an understanding of child development, autism, ADHD
and mental health concerns such as trauma, attachment, anxiety and depression.
Applicants must have experience of working with autistic young people between
the ages of 8-18 years. Applicants will
also need to have experience of applying psychology theory in community
settings with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We encourage the professional pursuit of interests associated with neurodiversity
and mental health. The successful
applicant will be based at Cantium House which is opposite Wallington Train
station (30 second walk). There is scope for hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Psychology Service within Cognus is commissioned by the NHS
Southwest
London Clinical Commissioning Group to provide services for the borough of
Sutton.
Our work
includes:
Conducting neurodevelopmental assessments using diagnostic, systematic
thinking and a multi-layered approach.
Post diagnostic support/interventions (Mental health and
neurodevelopmental)
1:1 individual and group work
Liaising with local CAHMS, schools and other relevant agencies.
Consultation to other services
Teaching and training
Service development
Contribution to and participation in company development
About us
Cognus is a company commissioned by the local
borough of Sutton to help improve the educational objectives and well-being for
young people in the borough. Cognus is multidisciplinary, comprising of
Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy,
Clinical Mental Health Nursing, Behaviour Specialists, Occupational Therapy,
SEND, Specialist Teachers, Music staff and many more professionals.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package
including:
i)
Salary of £45,440.06 per annum (Cognus Band 3)
ii)
Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8%
matched contributions
iii)
28 days annual leave pro rata
(plus Bank Holidays)
iv)
Regular manager support and
supervision
v)
Hybrid and flexible working
vi)Staff benefits package, currently
including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of
probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
vii)Staff Council, Staff EDI group and Mental Health First
Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
viii)
Cognus Coaching Programmes
ix)
An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive
colleagues
If you are interested and would like to be
considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the
completed application formdownloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability.
The deadline for receipt is midnight on Friday 30th August 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
KEY TASKS
To provide high quality evidence based clinical psychology service for neurodiverse
children and young people. To uphold the
discipline and practices of clinical psychology.
Clinical
Conduct
diagnostic assessments using standardised assessment tools for possible Autism
and related neurodevelopmental and behavioural and/or mental health concerns
for children and young adolescents.
Communicate
in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the
assessment, formulation, and recommendations for people with complex
presentations of Autism
Take
the lead role of the A Plan post diagnostic pathway
Conduct
mental health and autism specific intervention/support sessions
Liaise
or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on
specific cases when required.
Organise
workload independently under support and supervision of Principal Clinical
Psychologist
Supervision
Supervision
of assistant psychologists
To
participate in clinical supervision with the Principal Clinical Psychologist
Research
To
contribute to research objectives.
Other
Contribute to service development
Participate in public speaking when
available
Contribute to company wide projects
General
Work in
collaboration with the wider network, including parents, school and social care
when necessary
Ensure
all duties are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations
as given in the Health & Safety Manual
To
carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as
are reasonable compatible with this job description and its objectives. This
Job Description is not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to
undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
KEY TASKS
To provide high quality evidence based clinical psychology service for neurodiverse
children and young people. To uphold the
discipline and practices of clinical psychology.
Clinical
Conduct
diagnostic assessments using standardised assessment tools for possible Autism
and related neurodevelopmental and behavioural and/or mental health concerns
for children and young adolescents.
Communicate
in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the
assessment, formulation, and recommendations for people with complex
presentations of Autism
Take
the lead role of the A Plan post diagnostic pathway
Conduct
mental health and autism specific intervention/support sessions
Liaise
or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on
specific cases when required.
Organise
workload independently under support and supervision of Principal Clinical
Psychologist
Supervision
Supervision
of assistant psychologists
To
participate in clinical supervision with the Principal Clinical Psychologist
Research
To
contribute to research objectives.
Other
Contribute to service development
Participate in public speaking when
available
Contribute to company wide projects
General
Work in
collaboration with the wider network, including parents, school and social care
when necessary
Ensure
all duties are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations
as given in the Health & Safety Manual
To
carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as
are reasonable compatible with this job description and its objectives. This
Job Description is not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to
undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. Diagnostic Assessment of Autism
- b. Worked with autistic young children and adolescents with co-morbidities
- c. Worked with young children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma.
- d. Implemented post diagnostic interventions for autistic children and adolescents
- e. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- f. Audit or research experience
- g. Interest in Autism and mental health
Desirable
- a. Interest in Female Autism
- b. Interest in Transgender and Autism
- c. Interest in research
- d. Interest in autism across cultures
- e. Working knowledge of social media
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- a. Have a working understanding of child and adolescent development.
- b. Knowledge of Acts and policies related to children.
- c. Good knowledge of CBT and/or other evidence based interventions
- d. Demonstrate good literacy and report writing skills.
- e. Knowledge of risk and safeguarding
Qualifications
Essential
- a. UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers Website.
- b. Professional doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- c. Must be registered with the HCPC
- d. 3di or ADI-R trained
Desirable
- a. ADOS Trained
- b. Further post-doctoral training for general mental health conditions
- c. Further post-doctoral training regarding neurodiversity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- a. Highly motivated and reliable
- b. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with other teams
Other
Desirable
- Ability to travel to the Cognus Office in Wallington
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a. Diagnostic Assessment of Autism
- b. Worked with autistic young children and adolescents with co-morbidities
- c. Worked with young children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma.
- d. Implemented post diagnostic interventions for autistic children and adolescents
- e. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- f. Audit or research experience
- g. Interest in Autism and mental health
Desirable
- a. Interest in Female Autism
- b. Interest in Transgender and Autism
- c. Interest in research
- d. Interest in autism across cultures
- e. Working knowledge of social media
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- a. Have a working understanding of child and adolescent development.
- b. Knowledge of Acts and policies related to children.
- c. Good knowledge of CBT and/or other evidence based interventions
- d. Demonstrate good literacy and report writing skills.
- e. Knowledge of risk and safeguarding
Qualifications
Essential
- a. UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers Website.
- b. Professional doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- c. Must be registered with the HCPC
- d. 3di or ADI-R trained
Desirable
- a. ADOS Trained
- b. Further post-doctoral training for general mental health conditions
- c. Further post-doctoral training regarding neurodiversity
Personal Qualities
Essential
- a. Highly motivated and reliable
- b. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with other teams
Other
Desirable
- Ability to travel to the Cognus Office in Wallington
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).
