Job summary An exciting and unique opportunity to work alongside adults, social workers and children in care in a variety of ways Do you have skills in working across systems, in considering models of developmental trauma, attachment and therapeutic parenting? We are looking for 2 passionate individuals who love to work systemically and reflectively with adults who care for children in Suffolk residential homes. We are splitting a full time 8A post into two part-time opportunities as follows: Post 1: 8A Clinical Psychologist 18.75 hours per week (0.5 WTE) -must include Tuesday. Covering Waveney and North Suffolk. Post 2: 8A Clinical Psychologist 18.75 hours per week (0.5 WTE) -must include Tuesday. Covering East to West Central Suffolk a full-time position across the region is also possible You will be supported by the CONNECT team within NSFT & Principal Clinical Psychologist Dr Jessica Austin. She works across NSFT & SCC, has extensive experience in this complex clinical area and can support your development and strategic direction. The Norfolk LAAC team are involved and supportive of this service. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding network and to offer a highly valued contribution to the system. These posts are appreciated and respected by the Children's Home service and do not involve direct therapeutic work with children, it is the adults / staff around them who are the focus. We invite you to share any queries or interest with Dr Austin and get in touch. Main duties of the job Supporting Suffolk's Children's Homes : The work within Suffolk County Council's Children's Homes will involve a focus on embedding a trauma and psychologically informed culture in the homes across Suffolk. The success of the pilot in 2021 has contributed to a permanent funding agreement for the Clinical Psychology role and the continued passion and support from colleagues in the homes and SCC for the post. The role involves an exciting opportunity to embed a trauma and psychologically informed culture across multi-layers of the system such as facilitating reflective practice groups, training and formulation sessions for staff and working with the management team to review and embed practice developments such as the assessment, formulation and support of young people's behavioural, emotional, safety and relational needs. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Benefits included with this role are:- NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other. NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-ESU7026991-A Job locations Children's Treament Centre Bungalow 6, Walker Close Ipswich IP38LY Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Previous applicants need not apply Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Previous applicants need not apply Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology accredited by BPS Registered as a Practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable Additional therapeutic qualification, training or experience Experience Essential Experience of mental health practice with children, young people and families Experience of continuing professional development Experience of multi disciplinary working Desirable Experience of working with care experienced children and young people Experience of assessing and managing risk with children and young people Experience of working with social care systems Knowledge Essential knowledge of attachment, child development, developmental trauma and systemic practice Awareness of safeguarding principles Desirable Knowledge of methods of evaluating impact of work on staff teams Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology accredited by BPS Registered as a Practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable Additional therapeutic qualification, training or experience Experience Essential Experience of mental health practice with children, young people and families Experience of continuing professional development Experience of multi disciplinary working Desirable Experience of working with care experienced children and young people Experience of assessing and managing risk with children and young people Experience of working with social care systems Knowledge Essential knowledge of attachment, child development, developmental trauma and systemic practice Awareness of safeguarding principles Desirable Knowledge of methods of evaluating impact of work on staff teams 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Children's Treament Centre Bungalow 6, Walker Close Ipswich IP38LY Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)