Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical
Psychologist to join our multi agency Neurodevelopmental Assessment Teams on a
full-time basis. The team currently offers evidence based diagnostic
assessments in line with NICE guidance to children and young people under 18
where there are concerns regarding Autism Spectrum Conditions or Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
This post would suit
those who have an interest in neurodiversity, love using assessment and
observation skills to formulate complex presentations, enjoy working with
children and young people and within a multidisciplinary team. The post
provides an opportunity to use skills in trauma informed assessment and
formulation alongside diagnostic assessment tools and criteria. There are also
opportunities to develop skills in supervision, leadership, research, teaching and
training and service development.
The service offers a wide range of development opportunities
and is committed to the career development of its staff. All relevant training
will be offered as necessary (E.G: ADOS & supervisor training) and
further CPD opportunities are encouraged. Clinical supervision will be offered
by one of the Senior Clinical Psychologists within the team.
The post is open to clinical psychologists who are due to
qualify or have experience at a band 7 and offers career progression to a band
8a once competencies applicable to that grade and job description have been met.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the
assessment process and will be a fully integrated member of our friendly and
welcoming multidisciplinary team, working alongside our Clinical Psychologists,
Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Practitioners,
Psychiatrist and Assistant Psychologists.
The role will include:
Using high level assessment and formulation
skills.
Using psychological models and theories
alongside diagnostic criteria to understand a childs presentation.
Using observation and activity based
interactions.
Using formal testing measures such as ADOS,
cognitive assessments, QB test to better understand a childs presentation.
Supervision of assistant psychologists and other
team members.
Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.
The post holder will also have the opportunity to be
involved in shaping the future of the service.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The post holder
will provide specialist clinical psychology skills within a multidisciplinary
team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users
of the service.
They will provide
highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention while working
collaboratively with non-psychologist colleagues, professionals from other
agencies and carers.
They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical
psychologist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead
in the service.
The job plan will
be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder
will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework
of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will provide support to Assistant Psychologists and
Doctoral trainees. They will utilise research skills in audit, service
development and research relevant to the post.
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other
agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of
people referred to the service.
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
To provide assessment and
treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex
mental health problems.
To exercise expert clinical
judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
To continually seek to expand
and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and
supervision.
To be proficient in the use of
Psychometric testing appropriate to the age range.
To provide specialist risk
assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
To follow appropriate Adult and Child
Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with
all agencies.
To liaise and consult with the
wider professional network in the care of the client.
To work jointly with other team
members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and
their families.
To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of
clients.
To communicate in a skilled and
sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and
treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate
progress.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hons. Degree in Psychology.
- Doctoral qualification clinical psychology.
- Appropriate safeguarding training.
-
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist.
Desirable
- 2:1 min.
- Eligible for chartered status.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Completion of supervised clinical practice in the NHS.
- Ability to work within two models of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
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- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Princess Royal Health Centre
Greenhead Road
Huddersfield
HD1 4EW