Job summary We have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term appointment or secondment to cover a maternity leave within Psychological Services, within the IPBS team. This represents a unique opportunity to develop as a Band 8a Senior Psychologist within this Specialist CYPS role within a rapidly changing and dynamic service. Appropriate line management supervision and specialist PBS supervision will be provided within the service, as well as opportunities for appropriate professional development within the role. Current projects include service evaluation and development of the PBS model for autistic children, mindfulness interventions for parents, staff well-being and Positive Family Intervention (PBS CBT) development. Opportunities for research and evaluation in these areas would also be encouraged and supported. Main duties of the job The Children and Young People IPBS pathway within the Specialist Children and Young People's business unit comprises of services for young people with a learning disability who may present with behaviours of concern and/or mental health presentations. The service is currently expanding to develop a pathway for Autistic children who do not have a learning disability. The Intensive Positive Behavioural Support (IPBS) Service sits within the Specialist Children and Young People's Business Unit. It is a multi-disciplinary team which aims to support young people in their communities, enhancing the community offer at times of increased need as indicated by the Dynamic Support Registers in each locality. It covers the whole CNTW footprint, and as such is a very busy, dynamic team, interfacing through a well-established Clinical Network with each of the Learning Disability Teams within each CNTW locality. The team also sits with the Provider Collaborative initiative, established with the aim of working across the Integrated Care Board footprint of the North East, which means close links are also set up with other Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts within the region. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 263-CCG24-242-EW-A Job locations St Nicholas Hospital Gosforth NE3 3XT Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advert may close early if there are sufficient applicants. Advertising date : 21st October 2024 Closing date : 4th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advert may close early if there are sufficient applicants. Advertising date : 21st October 2024 Closing date : 4th November 2024 We welcome your application. 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 of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director Experience of providing clinical supervision. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Skills and Competencies Essential Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through selfmanagement and use of the clinical supervision process. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Role/Team specific requirements Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour. Additional Requirements Essential Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post 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 of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director Experience of providing clinical supervision. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Skills and Competencies Essential Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through selfmanagement and use of the clinical supervision process. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Role/Team specific requirements Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour. Additional Requirements Essential Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Nicholas Hospital Gosforth NE3 3XT Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)