Job summary Hello, I am Dr Ian Watkiss, the lead for the Derbyshire Autism Service. We are hoping that you will join The Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies in DHCFT. We have an exciting full time post for a registered (or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologist to work with people within the Specialist Autism Team. This role is truly life changing for the people we support, and we regularly receive compliments from people who were really struggling when they were referred to us. I personally find the role very rewarding, as do the rest of the psychologists in the team. This is an opportunity to join the Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, with dedicated psychology leadership and a vision to support all people in Derbyshire to live their best life. The post includes assessment and interventions as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary service, supervision and training, service development and research. The team is passionate about their work, embracing psychological understandings from a person-centred perspective, from a variety of models and approaches. This post will contribute as part of a wider psychological support structure across the ANS and DP&PT within the Trust. We will consider applications for either: o Band 8a or Band 7/8a (development post) o from a registered (or soon to be HCPC registered) Clinical Psychologist o full-time - 1.0 WTE, substantive post (37.5 hours/week) Main duties of the job This post is within the Specialist Autism Assessment Team who have autism, and are part of the Adult Neurodevelopment Service. The role involves working alongside a range of experienced psychologists within the Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, whilst embedded within the MDT structures of the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service. The successful candidate will provide therapy and intervention from a psychological model of care. The role involves providing consultation, advice, specialist therapeutic input and research/service evaluation into the service and support to other psychologists, trainees, and assistants to provide the best service possible. You will be contributing to the development and delivery of a new service to meet the needs of those with autism within Derbyshire. You will play a key role in the continued development of the service, working closely with community services, multi-agencies, third sector and other key stakeholders, to support individuals who are in crisis or require an intensive community response; ultimately aiming to maintain the adults with autism within their own home setting. You will work alongside our expert and well-established ASD assessment team to make sure that client needs are met. About us The Psychology team is proud of our commitment to good clinical practice and is supportive and welcoming with diverse experiences, skills and expertise. The team sits within a strong and progressive Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies where the sharing of specialist skills and knowledge is strongly encouraged across specialties. Research is encouraged to raise the profile of people with neurodevelopmental needs and the psychology team is actively working to progress in this area and optimise service development. At DHCFT we provide strong opportunities for career progression, allowing access to CPD & cross service networking to enhance clinical experience, expertise and understandings. The Trust encourages participation in personal and professional development and has good links with the regional university training courses. There are opportunities to receive specialist supervision and training across the Service and the Division that enables active CPD and career progression with access to broader peer support for guidance and advice. Benefits include: o Commitment to flexible working where this is possible o Generous pension scheme o Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits o Health service discounts Date posted 17 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 383-SPE-3571-23-C Job locations Either Ashgreen Hospital, Chesterfield or St Andrews House, Derby Ashgate Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield Chesterfield or Derby S42 7JE Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. 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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS /HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, eligible for chartered status with the BPS, post qualification training in supervision Desirable Trained and experienced in the completion of autism diagnostic tools, risk assessments and other related psychometrics Experience Essential Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in an autism service Experience of specialist psychological practice with clients across a broad range of settings including experience of working with clients with autism with a range of complex difficulties Working with multidisciplinary staff teams to support the delivery of therapeutic care and experience of working across team and interagency working Highly specialist assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring psychological problems experienced by adults with autism and additional complex needs including communication difficulties, sensory difficulties, comorbid mental health and complex/challenging behaviour Experience with neurological developmental assessments, including those for ASD Desirable Experience of clinical leadership and planning, allocating and supervising the work of a multidisciplinary team and holding clinical leadership roles and responsibilities Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to the client group Experience and skills in adapting knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and methodologies to adults with autism and associated complex needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the BPS /HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, eligible for chartered status with the BPS, post qualification training in supervision Desirable Trained and experienced in the completion of autism diagnostic tools, risk assessments and other related psychometrics Experience Essential Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in an autism service Experience of specialist psychological practice with clients across a broad range of settings including experience of working with clients with autism with a range of complex difficulties Working with multidisciplinary staff teams to support the delivery of therapeutic care and experience of working across team and interagency working Highly specialist assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring psychological problems experienced by adults with autism and additional complex needs including communication difficulties, sensory difficulties, comorbid mental health and complex/challenging behaviour Experience with neurological developmental assessments, including those for ASD Desirable Experience of clinical leadership and planning, allocating and supervising the work of a multidisciplinary team and holding clinical leadership roles and responsibilities Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to the client group Experience and skills in adapting knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and methodologies to adults with autism and associated complex needs 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 Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Either Ashgreen Hospital, Chesterfield or St Andrews House, Derby Ashgate Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield Chesterfield or Derby S42 7JE Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)