Job summary BeeU Children and Young People's Mental Health Service is looking for a psychologist to work in our Learning Disability and Intensive Support teams, providing support to young people with a Learning Disability (LD) and/or Autismpresenting with behaviours of concern and/or mental health needs. This job will be considered as a Band 7 - Band 8a preceptorship. This is an fantastic chance to join a highly motivated, committed multi-disciplinary team, working alongside other psychologists, LD nurses, OT, SLT, Family Therapists, Positive Behaviour Support Practioners and Support Workers. It is an exciting time to come and work in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's Children, Young People and Families Services. We have received additional investment to improve the support available. As a result, we are pleased to be able to advertise a number of new roles both substantive and fixed-term posts. We can welcome clinicians who want to work in Children's Mental Health Services. Where people are interested in applying but would need to relocate, we can support with associated incentives. Where people are interested and passionate about working with children but have identified additional training, we may be able to train staff to develop the appropriate skills. With a growing psychology team across BeeU we are able to provide a robust supervision structure and opportunities for continuing professional development. Main duties of the job To support the provision of a high quality, multi-disciplinary service to children and young people with an LD and/or autism referred to the BeeU LD team and/or IST. To provide a psychological service to children and young people with an LD and/or Autism and their families, within a multidisciplinary team and a multi-agency context. To provide specialist psychological assessment for young people referred to the service based on the use of appropriate assessment tools, psychological formulation and delivery of intervention with young people, their families and carers and the system around them. To work with colleagues across the BeeU service offering consultation and providing support around psychological formulation' To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures. In doing so, you will be responsible for adhering to relevant Trust policies and professional ethics and standards and will be accountable for professional and clinical actions. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 301-KM-25-6946139 Job locations Severn Fields Health Village Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a full range of settings Experience of working in community settings. Experience of work in multidisciplinary teams and with multi agency networks Desirable Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with a Learning Disability who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties, and their families/carers. Experience of the looked after population and the issues that impact on their mental health. Qualifications Essential Post-graduate / Doctoral level qualification in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology as recognized by the Health Professions Council (HCPC). Desirable Further training in a specific psychological model / intervention specific to the role remit/area of work Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a full range of settings Experience of working in community settings. Experience of work in multidisciplinary teams and with multi agency networks Desirable Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with a Learning Disability who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties, and their families/carers. Experience of the looked after population and the issues that impact on their mental health. Qualifications Essential Post-graduate / Doctoral level qualification in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology as recognized by the Health Professions Council (HCPC). Desirable Further training in a specific psychological model / intervention specific to the role remit/area of work 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Severn Fields Health Village Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)