Job Summary
Herefordshire CAMHS have an exciting full-time opportunity for an aspiring clinical or counselling psychologist. We welcome applications from candidates with a BPS-accredited psychology degree, who are passionate about developing in this area. You will be working with psychologists and other professionals offering psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will also undertake audits, evaluation, support clinical pathways and service development, including developing increased service user involvement and co-creation. You will be supported to develop skills in direct work with children and young people under the supervision of a psychologist. We are seeking someone who has the personal qualities and enthusiasm for placing patient care at the heart of services, and who is highly motivated to learn about and improve the psychological wellbeing and outcomes for children. Skills in research and/or audit skills and applying these to service improvement are essential.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Assist, under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, with the clinical psychology assessment and treatment of children and their families.
2. Take on a small individual caseload for individual treatment under the supervision of an appropriately graded Clinical Psychologist.
3. Assist in the establishment and execution of psychology-led clinical projects.
4. Assist with the cataloguing and maintenance of test and other equipment.
5. Assist with the collection and interpretation of clinical and research data.
6. Assist with the preparation and production of clinical, research, and teaching materials.
7. Assist, where appropriate, in teaching programmes arranged with the Clinical Psychologists.
8. Assist colleagues, where appropriate, with the organisation of the service.
9. Attend meetings, as appropriate, for the efficient running of the Service.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What We Offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
* Flexible and agile working opportunities.
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
* Wide range of supportive staff networks.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Experience Essential
* Contact with children/adolescents either through psychology training or personal experience.
* Some awareness of the work of other agencies e.g., social services.
* Some experience of working in teams.
Qualifications Essential
* Honours Degree in Psychology with the British Psychological Society ratification.
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge of service evaluation.
* Working knowledge of Health Service structure.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Benet Building
Ruckall Lane
Hereford
HR2 9RP
Employer's Website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr