Job summary
We are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist to join Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire NHS Trust.
This is a split post providing specialist clinical assessments with adopted children, young people and adults known to the Regional Adoption Agency, One Adoption South Yorkshire (0.6wte) and into the Children in Care Team (CIC), Doncaster CAMHS (0.2 wte)
Please see attached document for more information.
Main duties of the job
This is a split post providing specialist clinical assessments with adopted children, young people and adults known to the Regional Adoption Agency, One Adoption South Yorkshire (0.6wte) and into the Children in Care Team, Doncaster CAMHS (0.2 wte)
Job Purpose:
- Be accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist Clinical Psychology assessment, formulation, and intervention (including delivering attachment based and developmental trauma informed interventions) to children and young people with complex psychological or mental health conditions.
- To provide expert advice, clinical consultation, and training to colleagues, internal teams, and external partners.
- To provide clinical consultation to RAA practitioners undertaking adoption support assessments and applications to the Adoption Support Fund.
- To undertake specialist assessments of children, young people and parents as required to inform applications to the Adoption Support Fund or the provision of services either by RAA practitioners or other providers.
- To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
- To undertake formal research as an integral part of the job and to act as field supervisor for doctorate trainees.
- To be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Post-doctoral training in attachment-based interventions.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Crystal Building
Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Tickhill Road, Balby
Doncaster
DN4 8QN