Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 WTE Clinical Psychologists to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in Barking and Dagenham. NELFT is an experienced provider of Mental Health Services for Children and Young People, already providing these services in Essex, Medway and four London boroughs. It is also one of England's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Our priority is providing the highest standard of care to all of our service users. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and skilled clinicians who are able to maintain clinical curiosity and are keen to engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people and families' needs. Clinicians who have previous experience within CAMHS settings (particularly with safeguarding, risk and Neurodevelopmental concerns) would be at an advantage. You will be a highly motivated and innovative individual with extensive clinical experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. We have partnered with the University of Cambridge to drive excellence and research in the field of paediatric autism, and this will be an opportunity for the right candidate to foster and develop research and innovation in our emotional and mental health services working closely with our paediatric, autism and wider children services. Main duties of the job You will: To provide specialist clinical psychology input to children and young people and their families To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy including specialist assessments for neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g. ASD and ADHD) To offer advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues from all disciplines and to individuals external to CAMHS working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of ones psychological practice. Routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in line with the CAMHS programme within B&D Promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway Undertake initial school based and community based assessments and deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate Provide clinical leadership and specialist treatment and assessment within your professional sphere of expertise in the service and will be responsible for the extensive clinical supervision of junior clinicians throughout the CAMHS team. List note exhaustive About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - London This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-PP219-24-A Job locations Child and Family Centre Axe Street Barking IG117LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached, JD and Person Specification with the detailed list of job summary. Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached, JD and Person Specification with the detailed list of job summary. Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist Evidence of CPD To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, UKCP, AFT, ACP) Experience and knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of robust risk management processes (e.g. care plan, risk assessments etc.) Experience in staff/line management and management of workloads Qualifications and experience Essential Extensive experience of working with difficult or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice (e.g. psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist Evidence of CPD To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, UKCP, AFT, ACP) Experience and knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of robust risk management processes (e.g. care plan, risk assessments etc.) Experience in staff/line management and management of workloads Qualifications and experience Essential Extensive experience of working with difficult or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Child and Family Centre Axe Street Barking IG117LZ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)