Senior Clinical Psychologist - Neurodiversity
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Job Summary
In line with transformation, we are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join us in a senior role (Band 8a) in our Neurodiversity pathway, providing specialist assessments and interventions to neurodivergent children and young people across Devon.
Preceptorship opportunity: New/early qualified psychologists could be appointed to this role at band 7 under a preceptorship to work towards requirements for band 8a, subject to satisfactory completion of preceptorship process.
Its an exciting time of change as we develop integrated, needs-led pathway under iThrive. We are passionate about our work and are committed to providing quality services across Devon to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The Neurodiversity Pathway is a developing integrated pathway within CFHD. This Team provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people and their families where the presenting need relates to neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tics and Tourette Syndrome. This provides an opportunity to work in a team with a strong multidisciplinary ethos as well as collaborating with colleagues in other pathways and working in partnership with other agencies such as local Paediatric teams and education providers.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will be offering high-quality complex assessments and psychological input to children, young people, and their families who access the support of this pathway. You will bring advanced formulation skills and consultation to your team alongside wider service development contributions.
There will be CPD opportunities to support your development and a commitment to supporting your career progression at this stage in relation to consolidating your supervisory role and leadership skills as well as further expanding your clinical knowledge and skills.
Training opportunities to develop skills in standardized assessment tools for autism assessment such as the ADOS-2.
You will have regular clinical supervision and separate line management. You will be supported with a job plan with opportunities to use a breadth of skills including research and service development.
There is a strong and friendly network of Clinical Psychologists working across CFHD, enjoying shared CPD and professional support. We also have excellent links with local Doctoral courses for teaching and Trainee placements.
We encourage interest from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both personal and professional.
About Us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon. CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Job responsibilities
You will be a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist ready to move into a Senior role. You will have a passion for working with children, young people and families with complex needs. This will include supporting children and young people experiencing difficulties related to their neurodiversity and mental health. You will have the knowledge and skills to undertake complex assessments and deliver evidence-based and outcome monitored psychological therapies. You will have experience in supporting the development of others through supervision and training and be keen to further develop this. You will be a reflective practitioner with strengths to bring to a multi-disciplinary team and consultative work. You will be committed to service user participation and collaborative working with children, young people, parents, carers and families. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding across the lifespan. You will be motivated to further develop your leadership skills to contribute to quality improvement and service development within your pathway and the wider service.
Qualifications
Essential
* A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
* Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
* Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people.
* Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for CYP with a wide variety of mental health problems and/or neurodiversity and/or learning disability.
* Experience of teaching and/or training.
* Experience of delivering clinical supervision.
* Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
* Experience of work in psychological interventions with children, young people and their families in a range of service settings or agencies.
* Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Integrated Childrens Services, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD
Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
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