Job summary Are you driven by a desire to make a difference to the lives of babies, children, young people, and families? We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to help us achieve our purpose at Barnardo's: Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives. Barnardo's has a new 3 year corporate strategy, which identifies the need to support children and young people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing and the Health, Quality and Inclusion Team are integral to ensuring the success of this strategy. This is an extremely exciting time to join Barnardo's and the Health, Quality and Inclusion team. We are an ambitious and dynamic team, enabling Barnardo's to become a leading integrated Health and Social Care charity. Main duties of the job You will be required to: Support the development of high-quality psychological practice for Children and Young People (CYP) Develop and maintain strategies and structures which ensure the highest standards of care, clinical practice and inter-agency working for mental health support across Barnardo's Identify opportunities to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies Work collaboratively to embed a culture of outcomes-based practice, review clinical outcomes of service delivery, and identify changes in practice to improve outcomes Work autonomously and collaboratively within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for governance of psychological practice within Barnardo's Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the organisation in respect of psychological and psychotherapy services Provide expertise and support to create, develop, deliver, and evaluate a suite of recognisable core service models focused primarily on mental health and wellbeing, including a range of therapeutic programmes of tiered support. Support evaluation of existing and new pilot models of integrated health and social care and identify and help to create new models within the health marketplace Support the digital transformation and web presence across all existing and new pilot sites including engagement and adoption, training, and evaluation of the suite of digital tools Input into major contract bid opportunities for mental health contracts/opportunities About us About Barnardo's We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,481 to £44,511 a year £64,719.79 - £74,860.19 (FTE) Plus £312 Office at Home Allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0033-25-0001 Job locations Tanners Lane Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 1QG Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and maintenance of strategies and structures which ensure the highest standards of care, clinical practice and interagency working for psychological and psychotherapy services within Barnardos. Identify how Barnardos develops the function to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies. Strategically support the development of psychological practice for Children and Young People (CYP). Work collaboratively to embed a culture of outcomes-based practice, review clinical outcomes of service delivery, and identify changes in practice to improve outcomes. Work autonomously and collaboratively within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for governance of psychological practice within Barnardos. Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the organisation in respect of psychological and psychotherapy services. Provide expertise and support to create, develop, deliver, and evaluate a suite of recognisable core service models focused primarily on mental health and wellbeing, including a range of therapeutic programmes of tiered support. Support evaluation of existing pilot models of integrated health and social care and identify and help to create new models within the health marketplace. Support the digital transformation and web presence across all pilot sites including engagement and adoption, training, and evaluation of the suite of digital tools. Input into major contract bid opportunities for Mental Health contracts including the Digital platform contracts. Provide expert inputs to the Strategic Lead for Clinical and Quality Governance to ensure a culture of clinical governance. Ensure the implementation of the clinical governance agenda within psychological and psychotherapy services across the organisation. Ensure that all psychological therapists within the organisation maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to service specific client groups. Represent Barnardo's regionally and nationally as requested, promoting Barnardos vision for mental health services for children and young people. Facilitate internal engagement to promote continuous learning for Barnardos. Provide expert clinical specialist advice and support to regions and nations to develop roles and practice for the future. Key Activities: Be the organisational expert, contributing to the professional leadership, sharing expertise and knowledge within CYP services. Lead on the evaluation, development and implementation of clinical supervision models and standards relevant to the profession. Ensure with operational management that all colleagues providing psychological and psychotherapy services within the organisation have access to appropriate professional supervision. Support practitioners to improve the quality of services and outcomes for CYP. Ensure the provision of appropriate opportunities for the continuing professional development of staff providing psychological and psychotherapy services in conjunction with the Barnardo's Learning and Development team. Contribute to and where appropriate lead, proposals for service and policy developments in the organisation. Implement core policies and procedures and support compliance across regions and nations. Support the development and completion of clinical audit to improve practice. Support compliance with all relevant governance systems, particularly Caldicott and information sharing principles, Health and Safety and Safeguarding requirements by all partners. Ensure all services comply with anti-discriminatory and equal opportunities policies in all aspects of service delivery and employment in conjunction with the Director of Health, Quality and Inclusion and the Strategic Lead for Clinical and Quality Governance. Ensure compliance with Barnardo's policies and procedural guidelines. Supporting the Mental Health and Integrated Child and Family Health workstreams to develop clinically robust new models and workforce in relevant areas. Ensure a succession strategy is in place for delivery models assessed within the systems change ambition. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and maintenance of strategies and structures which ensure the highest standards of care, clinical practice and interagency working for psychological and psychotherapy services within Barnardos. Identify how Barnardos develops the function to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies. Strategically support the development of psychological practice for Children and Young People (CYP). Work collaboratively to embed a culture of outcomes-based practice, review clinical outcomes of service delivery, and identify changes in practice to improve outcomes. Work autonomously and collaboratively within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for governance of psychological practice within Barnardos. Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the organisation in respect of psychological and psychotherapy services. Provide expertise and support to create, develop, deliver, and evaluate a suite of recognisable core service models focused primarily on mental health and wellbeing, including a range of therapeutic programmes of tiered support. Support evaluation of existing pilot models of integrated health and social care and identify and help to create new models within the health marketplace. Support the digital transformation and web presence across all pilot sites including engagement and adoption, training, and evaluation of the suite of digital tools. Input into major contract bid opportunities for Mental Health contracts including the Digital platform contracts. Provide expert inputs to the Strategic Lead for Clinical and Quality Governance to ensure a culture of clinical governance. Ensure the implementation of the clinical governance agenda within psychological and psychotherapy services across the organisation. Ensure that all psychological therapists within the organisation maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to service specific client groups. Represent Barnardo's regionally and nationally as requested, promoting Barnardos vision for mental health services for children and young people. Facilitate internal engagement to promote continuous learning for Barnardos. Provide expert clinical specialist advice and support to regions and nations to develop roles and practice for the future. Key Activities: Be the organisational expert, contributing to the professional leadership, sharing expertise and knowledge within CYP services. Lead on the evaluation, development and implementation of clinical supervision models and standards relevant to the profession. Ensure with operational management that all colleagues providing psychological and psychotherapy services within the organisation have access to appropriate professional supervision. Support practitioners to improve the quality of services and outcomes for CYP. Ensure the provision of appropriate opportunities for the continuing professional development of staff providing psychological and psychotherapy services in conjunction with the Barnardo's Learning and Development team. Contribute to and where appropriate lead, proposals for service and policy developments in the organisation. Implement core policies and procedures and support compliance across regions and nations. Support the development and completion of clinical audit to improve practice. Support compliance with all relevant governance systems, particularly Caldicott and information sharing principles, Health and Safety and Safeguarding requirements by all partners. Ensure all services comply with anti-discriminatory and equal opportunities policies in all aspects of service delivery and employment in conjunction with the Director of Health, Quality and Inclusion and the Strategic Lead for Clinical and Quality Governance. Ensure compliance with Barnardo's policies and procedural guidelines. Supporting the Mental Health and Integrated Child and Family Health workstreams to develop clinically robust new models and workforce in relevant areas. Ensure a succession strategy is in place for delivery models assessed within the systems change ambition. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a registered Clinical Psychologist, to include a significant period of working clinically, specialising at a senior level in a clinical field relevant for the post Professional leadership or management of registered and pre-registered clinical psychologists and able to demonstrate examples of positive impact within service delivery Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of clinical practice Working in specialist mental health provision for children and young people, including multi-disciplinary working Ability to maintain current clinical practice outside of this role Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist, minimum 5 years experience Trained in clinical supervision of psychological therapists Qualification in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society Understanding of the broader NHS landscape and current reforms e.g. Long Term Plan and ICB developments Understanding of commissioning of childrens services Understand the National and Regional agendas for childrens services Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a registered Clinical Psychologist, to include a significant period of working clinically, specialising at a senior level in a clinical field relevant for the post Professional leadership or management of registered and pre-registered clinical psychologists and able to demonstrate examples of positive impact within service delivery Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of clinical practice Working in specialist mental health provision for children and young people, including multi-disciplinary working Ability to maintain current clinical practice outside of this role Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist, minimum 5 years experience Trained in clinical supervision of psychological therapists Qualification in Clinical Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society Understanding of the broader NHS landscape and current reforms e.g. Long Term Plan and ICB developments Understanding of commissioning of childrens services Understand the National and Regional agendas for childrens services 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 Barnardo’s Address Tanners Lane Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 1QG Employer's website https://www.barnardos.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)