Job summary We are delighted to be offering two permanent paediatric psychology positions within our expanding Clinical Health Psychology Department at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. This new role will initially focus on establishing a psychology service within the paediatric epilepsy MDT, and in the future it will involve working with other neurodevelopmental or chronic health conditions. Preparation work to establish these roles in paediatrics is underway with the relevant MDTs and there will be senior leadership providing specific support to this postholder. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with experience of and a passion for working with children, young people, their families and colleagues from other disciplines. A key part of the role will be to evaluate the service and evidence need, to argue for further investment. There is some flexibility for the role to be adjusted to suit the postholder and the role could be offered as an Band7/8a preceptorship. Supervision will be provided internally, offering good opportunities for professional support and development. This post will be based at The Rainbow Hub Elland (with the epilepsy MDT and diabetes psychologist) with some work across other hospital sites. We welcome any enquires about this position so please do get in touch.Please note there may be specific days required for this post, which can be discussed on enquiry. Main duties of the job The post-holder will establish and deliver a high quality, specialist Paediatric Clinical Psychology service (epilepsy/neurodevelopmental conditions) at CHFT. They will take a specialist lead clinical role, and will work as an integral part of the epilepsy and paediatric teams, providing direct clinical interventions and consultation and supervision to other professional colleagues. An important element of the role is the ongoing development of the service and therefore experience in this area is important. The post holder will be a valued part of a growing Clinical Health Psychology Department and contribute to supervision, line management and trust wide developments as required. About us We are a growing Clinical Health Psychology Department with good relationships across CHFT. We are committed to developing excellent quality care that aims to meet psychological needs of patients who are treated within CHFT. We develop services in a patient focussed way and compassionate care is at the heart of our Department. We actively encourage and support CPD, supervision, service-related audit and research. As a newly established department, there is significant scope to work creatively in the continuation of new trust wide developments and be part of shaping our culture. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 372-MED2328 Job locations Calderdale Royal Halifax HX3 0PW Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main responsibilities of this role. This includes the following: To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to paediatric patients as part of the relevant multidisciplinary team(s). To undertake a range of evidenced-based psychological interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual and family) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. To offer advice and consultation on patients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers. To have strategic oversight of the implementation, evaluation and measurement of the development of the paediatric asthma/LTCs psychology service. To offer consultation, advice and disseminate psychological ideas to the wider paediatric department. To make a contribution to the general management, governance and supervision of the wider Clinical Health Psychology Service as agreed. To work autonomously in the execution of these duties and within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Clinical Health Psychology Department and Trust policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main responsibilities of this role. This includes the following: To provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to paediatric patients as part of the relevant multidisciplinary team(s). To undertake a range of evidenced-based psychological interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual and family) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention. To offer advice and consultation on patients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers. To have strategic oversight of the implementation, evaluation and measurement of the development of the paediatric asthma/LTCs psychology service. To offer consultation, advice and disseminate psychological ideas to the wider paediatric department. To make a contribution to the general management, governance and supervision of the wider Clinical Health Psychology Service as agreed. To work autonomously in the execution of these duties and within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Clinical Health Psychology Department and Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies, as accredited by the British Psychological Society. Doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling (or equivalent prior to 1995) by course accredited by the BPS and registration as a practitioner psychologist with HCPC. Completion of formal clinical supervisor training sufficient to be able to supervise doctoral trainees. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Completion of PGDip in Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential Experience of working with children & young people who have long term conditions &/or neurological difficulties. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings and with difficult to treat groups. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and offering systemic interpretations to have impact on the team functioning in patient care. Relevant experience of developing and setting up new services. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Ability to exercise the full clinical responsibility for patient's psychological care and treatment within the clinical specialty and to co-ordinate the psychological care provided by others. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Desirable Ability to provide emotional support, consultation and professional mentorship to multidisciplinary team members. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING Essential Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies, as accredited by the British Psychological Society. Doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling (or equivalent prior to 1995) by course accredited by the BPS and registration as a practitioner psychologist with HCPC. Completion of formal clinical supervisor training sufficient to be able to supervise doctoral trainees. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Completion of PGDip in Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE Essential Experience of working with children & young people who have long term conditions &/or neurological difficulties. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings and with difficult to treat groups. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and offering systemic interpretations to have impact on the team functioning in patient care. Relevant experience of developing and setting up new services. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health. COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES) Essential Ability to exercise the full clinical responsibility for patient's psychological care and treatment within the clinical specialty and to co-ordinate the psychological care provided by others. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Desirable Ability to provide emotional support, consultation and professional mentorship to multidisciplinary team members. 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. 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. 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Calderdale Royal Halifax HX3 0PW Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)