Job Summary
We have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term appointment or secondment to work within Psychological Services at Ferndene Hospital. Although not guaranteed, it is possible that this could become permanent.
This represents a unique opportunity to develop as a Band 8a Senior Psychologist within the Specialist CYPS CBU. Appropriate line management supervision and specialist clinical supervision will be provided within the service, as well as opportunities for appropriate professional development within the role.
Main Duties of the Job
The role will involve working in the children and young people's inpatient wards on the Ferndene site. This will include dedicated work in specific wards and cover as clinically needed across the site. This will include both direct and indirect working, and involve working with a range of presentations such as trauma, self-harm, eating-related difficulties, autism, and learning disability.
Job Responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate regarding specific role responsibilities, based on skills set, interests, and the clinical needs of the service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
* Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
* HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
Desirable
* Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
* Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g., children; inpatient).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* At least 12 months post-qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment.
* Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
* Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
* Formal training in clinical supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Skills in managing the emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations.
* Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable
* Specialist skills in evidence-based psychological interventions.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr