Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a full-time 8a Applied Psychologist to work with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Short Break's Innovation Team. The project will support 16 young people until March 2025 who are at risk of care entry due to a breakdown at home, in school and within the community. The role is to support the team to create a holistic package of support for these families. A comprehensive holistic assessment will be undertaken with each family, and positive behavioural support plan formulated, offering a joint intensive intervention in education and at home.
You will also be linked to our CAMHS Intellectual Disability team who are a comprehensive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the quality of life of children and young people with Intellectual Disabilities. Colleagues in this team will offer support and supervision.
RDaSH are committed to the development of our organisation and workforce and there will be opportunities to access further training and CPD to enhance knowledge and skills appropriate to the role and your professional development. You will be part of the trust wide Psychology Services, where there is a commitment to supporting the delivery of Trauma Informed Care.
Main duties of the job
As this is a permanent role, if the project is unsuccessful in obtaining further funding in March 2025, redeployment would be available in the wider trust including children's services and opportunities would be discussed with you. We are happy to discuss this further.
- Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist Applied Psychology care to children and young people with complex psychological or mental health conditions within the designated team or service area.
- To be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people, their carers and families.
- To provide clinical supervision and training to less experienced colleagues within the designated service and to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.
- To promote at all times a positive image of young people with learning disabilities or mental health difficulties.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust.
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
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (upon qualification)
- Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
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
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Rd
Rotherham
S61 1HE