Job summary We are looking for a suitably qualified and experience clinical or counselling psychologist to act as the overall clinical lead for our adult ADHD, ASD and Tourette's team. The service offers both the initial diagnosis for these conditions, as well as post-diagnostic support and treatment. The post-holder would lead on the overall clinical governance of the service, working closely with managerial and clinical leads to take responsibility for the running and development of the service as a whole. We are looking for an experienced clinician and leader with extensive and demonstrable expertise in the diagnosis and management of neuro-developmental conditions. Experience and/or qualifications in leadership would also be an advantage. In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation / supervision standards are met), Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply. Main duties of the job - Overall clinical leadership and governance of the service- Undertaking direct clinical and diagnostic work as required- To assist in the development and transformation of the overall delivery model for the service- To provide supervision to other clinical staff as required- To advise and assist other clinical teams in developing care pathways and expertise in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions- To work closely with the service manager in the management and leadership of the staff team as a whole- To work with other Consultant grade psychologists, and other senior managerial and clinical staff in the Directorate as required to integrate with other care pathways and co-ordinate care around co-morbidity as required About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 270-TF547-MH Job locations St Marys Hospital St Marys Hospital, Kettering NN15 7PW Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Knowledge, experience and skill Essential oDoctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent oHCPC registered practitioner psychologist oExperience in the diagnosis and management of ADHD, ASD and/or Tourette's oExperience of delivering clinical supervision across a range of disciplines oExperience in clinical leadership Desirable oFormal training in clinical supervision oLeadership qualification Knowledge, experience and skills Essential oExperience in clinical leadership Desirable oExperience of delivering clinical supervision across a range of disciplines Person Specification Knowledge, experience and skill Essential oDoctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent oHCPC registered practitioner psychologist oExperience in the diagnosis and management of ADHD, ASD and/or Tourette's oExperience of delivering clinical supervision across a range of disciplines oExperience in clinical leadership Desirable oFormal training in clinical supervision oLeadership qualification Knowledge, experience and skills Essential oExperience in clinical leadership Desirable oExperience of delivering clinical supervision across a range of disciplines 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address St Marys Hospital St Marys Hospital, Kettering NN15 7PW Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)