Consultant Clinical Psychologist (FTC Maternity Cover)
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join our skilled, dedicated, and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and neurodivergent people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.
We are in a unique position with a range of generous donors, sponsors and the fantastic work of our fundraising teams; this ongoing support maximises the positive impact we continually demonstrate on the health and wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent children and their families. This enabled us to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
We can offer:
* Flexible working patterns with the opportunity for home working
* Award-winning purpose-built facilities in Keele, Staffordshire
* Commitment to ongoing CPD, reflective practice and extensive training and development
* Clinical and management support and supervision
* The chance to support and shape new services
* Holidays start at 27 days (pro-rata for part-time) plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Charity worker discounts
* Eligible for Blue Light discount card
* Life assurance after 1 year’s service
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Free on-site parking
* NO expectation for out of hours, rota or weekend work
Purpose of the Post:
This is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave for a period of 12-14 months. Full-time or part-time can be considered. The post will involve providing a high level of expertise in supporting the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of effective clinical services through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing the service. You will provide expert guidance, advice and support to others, in the development and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways, post assessment recommendations, advice, and workshop programmes for children, young people, and the adults around them.
You will support a large multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Assistants, Trainees and charity volunteers.
Our clinical services are in the process of developing plans to broaden and shape future services based on the evolution of the wider organisational vision and strategy, and so this is an exciting time for the consultant to join the team and take a lead in driving and shaping the future of our clinical services.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways including diagnostic assessment, formulation, recommendations, guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and young people and those around them.
* Provide specialist psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and ongoing support. In particular, supporting management of complex cases, including those with high levels of need and risk.
* Provide leadership, clinical and management supervision to practitioner psychologists, trainees, assistant psychologists and other professionals in the team as required.
* Oversee the implementation of a range of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as required.
* Offer specialist advice to other senior and operational managers, including the board of directors, in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions, and psychological aspects of service provision.
* Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team’s policies, procedures and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit, working in conjunction with the Governance team and Research Department.
* To coordinate and lead service development projects as required, striving for continuous improvement in service provision.
Essential Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
* Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology.
* Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
* Significant experience and advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health difficulties and complex needs.
* Advanced knowledge of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for children and young people.
* Experience of having worked as a clinical specialist in a range of settings relevant to the role.
* Well-developed consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups.
* Expertise in psychological formulation including providing consultation around formulation of complex cases.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage a wide range of children, families, staff and other stakeholders and foster good collaborative team relationships.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches as required, with an openness to learning and improving practice.
* A personal commitment to the organisation’s vision, values and principles.
* Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required.
Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.
How to Apply:
Please click “Apply” to send an up-to-date CV detailing experience and qualifications. Alternatively, please visit our website or contact a member of our team on 01782 433732 for further information.
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