Job summary Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be We have developed an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and are now looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network. We are pleased to be advertising for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join us at an exciting time of development within the Managing Mood and Emotions pathway based in North CAMHS The post will be an ideal opportunity for a practitioner looking to develop their knowledge and skills both within a CAMHS provision. Are you already an Assistant Psychologist looking to broaden your knowledge and experience as a stepping stone into your DClin? Or are you a looking for your first role as an Assistant Psychologist following BSc/ MSc study? Main duties of the job We will ensure that this role offers you the opportunity to: broaden depth of psychological knowledge and experience Support with doctorate applications Support clinicians, as well as opportunities in service evaluations and audit alongside direct clinical work Deliver evidence-based practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team Gain experience in eating disorders including ARFID Gain experience in a wide range of psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma and phobias Supervised by clinical psychologist Opportunities to develop skills in group work Gain greater CAMHS experience linking with the different Mental Health pathways including CORE and Neurodiversity Gain experience in cognitive assessments and school observations About us Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here ) Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon, including; Torbay and South Devon FT Devon Partnership NHS Trust CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our service users and communities. Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers. Our children and young people say We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-24-0907 Job locations Integrated Childrens Services Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Contribute a range of psychological services to the clients of the Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Undertake psychological screening, assessment and interventions with children and their parents/carers presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties; this will include producing reports, direct and indirect individual and group work. Work independently to an appropriate level, under supervision and abiding by the professional guidelines and code of conduct for registered clinical psychologists. Support research activity including audit, service evaluation, literature reviews and research as required and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Lead and managers of the service. The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload, but is expected to engage with regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist and review through the management process. Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Contribute a range of psychological services to the clients of the Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Undertake psychological screening, assessment and interventions with children and their parents/carers presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties; this will include producing reports, direct and indirect individual and group work. Work independently to an appropriate level, under supervision and abiding by the professional guidelines and code of conduct for registered clinical psychologists. Support research activity including audit, service evaluation, literature reviews and research as required and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Lead and managers of the service. The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload, but is expected to engage with regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist and review through the management process. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working with children, young people and families. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, in a clinical or healthcare environment and / or community-based setting Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits. The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to research and engage in a programme of research activity and audit as required. Ability to translate basic psychological theory to clinical populations in a clinical setting. High standard of report writing Qualifications Essential Bachelor Degree at Honours level, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further postgraduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in working with children, young people and families. Desirable Experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, in a clinical or healthcare environment and / or community-based setting Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits. The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to research and engage in a programme of research activity and audit as required. Ability to translate basic psychological theory to clinical populations in a clinical setting. High standard of report writing Qualifications Essential Bachelor Degree at Honours level, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further postgraduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis. 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. Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Integrated Childrens Services Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)