Job summary Are you an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to lead the development of psychological care delivery in Milton Keynes CAMHS? Our multi-disciplinary, clinician-lead team is looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Applied Psychologists with experience in CAMHS, who are committed to delivering specialist, multi-disciplinary, patient-focused care and provide person-centred treatments. Main duties of the job The post involves working in Milton Keynes Specialist CAMHS, a Tier 3 specialist service, incorporating the Single Point of Access (referrals), Core CAMHS (with a mood and anxiety pathway), and an ADHD pathway. The specialist service works closely with the Liaison & Intensive Support (crisis and home treatment) team, Mental Health Support Team (schools-based support), and the Looked After Children service, as well as other partners in education, social care and the third sector. You will join a Consultant Psychologist in Looked After Children team, Senior Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, as well as Psychotherapists, and Family, Arts, CBT, Occupational and EMDR therapists in delivering specialist psychological care to, and in partnership with, diverse young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and their carers and networks. The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of psychological care; overseeing pathways and waiting lists, innovating where flexibility and creativity are required, and supporting and developing staff our wide multi-disciplinary team in an empowering way. You will play a key role in the strategic development of services, translating policy into practice and ensuring high quality of care.You will hold a caseload of the most complex and risky young people, bringing their expertise and experience to direct clinical work, as well as to consultation, teaching, supervision and training. About us In CNWL, psychological professions have a strong sense of leadership and a distinct professional identity. There is an emphasis on Continuing Professional Development and developing your skills in line with your career progression goals. As a Trust, we are committed to staff development. Click here to find out more about working at CNWL CNWL Psychological Professions Hear and read directly from our leaders and their vision for psychological professions in the Trust here. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-MK-MH-1221 Job locations Eaglestone Health Centre Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Job description Job responsibilities You will join a friendly, highly experienced and supportive team of clinicians, with opportunities to work in innovative areas of the service including pathways, waiting lists, referrals processes, etc. The post holder will need to be a registered, experienced practitioner psychologist. If your application is successful, you will receive regular supervision and support from the Lead Psychologist as well as benefit from support and guidance from other team members. You will also be linked in with Trustwide psychological professions initiatives and events. To lead, manage and plan the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychological therapies service in and to Milton Keynes specialist CAMHS and personally provide expert clinical and leadership input. To be responsible to the Professional Lead for Psychological Therapies and the Chief Psychologist for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology and psychotherapy and allied disciplines where needed, in MKsp CAMHS and for the systematic and effective provision of professional, clinical and managerial supervision where appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities You will join a friendly, highly experienced and supportive team of clinicians, with opportunities to work in innovative areas of the service including pathways, waiting lists, referrals processes, etc. The post holder will need to be a registered, experienced practitioner psychologist. If your application is successful, you will receive regular supervision and support from the Lead Psychologist as well as benefit from support and guidance from other team members. You will also be linked in with Trustwide psychological professions initiatives and events. To lead, manage and plan the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychological therapies service in and to Milton Keynes specialist CAMHS and personally provide expert clinical and leadership input. To be responsible to the Professional Lead for Psychological Therapies and the Chief Psychologist for the monitoring and implementation of professional standards in the practice of applied psychology and psychotherapy and allied disciplines where needed, in MKsp CAMHS and for the systematic and effective provision of professional, clinical and managerial supervision where appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice or therapeutic model through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a BPS National Assessor and an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. Completed training course in clinical supervision. Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Experience Essential Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS or children's services Experience of undertaking leadership roles Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects that impact beyond own service area. Experience of participation in recruitment Desirable Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership. Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics relevant to children and young people Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Desirable Relevant trainings on and practical knowledge of leadership, management or supervision. Experience working with diverse populations or client groups. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice or therapeutic model through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a BPS National Assessor and an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. Completed training course in clinical supervision. Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Experience Essential Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS or children's services Experience of undertaking leadership roles Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects that impact beyond own service area. Experience of participation in recruitment Desirable Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership. Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics relevant to children and young people Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Desirable Relevant trainings on and practical knowledge of leadership, management or supervision. Experience working with diverse populations or client groups. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Eaglestone Health Centre Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)