Job summary Band 8a Full or Part Time Clinical / Counselling Psychologist The MK Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (MK Sp CAMHS-CRHTT: commonly referred to as LIST due to preference of young people) is a specialist provision in Milton Keynes. It is a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of mental health professionals providing a 24-hour, 7 day per week service to young people experiencing an acute psychiatric/psychological crisis. The team provide an alternative to acute hospital admission by delivering intensive community-based interventions. Where a hospital admission does occur, the MK Sp CAMHS-CRHTT will assist in shortening the inpatient stay by facilitating early discharge and support back to the community. The role of MK Sp CAMHS-CRHTT is to conduct urgent comprehensive mental health assessments for service users and determine as required the need for either home treatment or admission. MK Sp CAMHS-CRHTT robustly review young people who may require an acute admission and consider if they can provide a less restrictive alternative to hospital admission. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will provide a highly specialist psychology service to CAMHS CRHTT including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. They will lead on the delivery of psychological formulation of service user's difficulties, the development of psychological interventions and evaluation of outcomes as agreed with other senior staff. They will also work with key partners such as the family of the young person, schools and the acute hospital teams. Support of staff in the team through supervision and consultation, teaching and reflective practice will be a key part of the role, overall creating a psychologically safe environment. The post holder will receive regular supervision and support from the Lead Consultant Psychologist in CAMHS and team manager, as well as peer support and guidance from other team members. They will have the opportunity to become involved with quality improvement projects and other initiatives that enhance the service user experience. They will also be linked in with Trust - wide psychological professions' initiatives and events. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. About us Are you an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to join a service at a time of exciting change? CNWL could be the place for you. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and beyond. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. As a Trust we are committed to investing in our staff through a range of initiatives, both profession-specific and organisation wide. Psychological professions staff are able to access a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives including an offer from partners Bespoke and Contextual Consulting CNWL also has seven established staff networks supporting a range of individual needs. Hear directly from our leaders and their vision for psychological professions in the Trust here. Learn more about working in Milton Keynes here. Welcome to Psychological Therapies at Milton Keynes Mental Health Services :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk) Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 333-D-MK-MH-1235 Job locations Eaglestone Health Centre Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Job description Job responsibilities To provide a highly specialist psychology service to CAMHS CRHTT including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in CAMHS CRHTT To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. Please see attached for full Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a highly specialist psychology service to CAMHS CRHTT including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in CAMHS CRHTT To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. Please see attached for full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oEntry-level qualification in Applied Clinical or Counselling Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. oAdditional training in a specialised area of psychological practice or model of therapy through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. oCompleted training course in clinical supervision. oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Experience Essential oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS, or crisis and home treatment teams oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature oExperience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. oExperience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with mental health problems oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatments oAdvanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. oDoctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Skills Essential oTo be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials. oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. oSkills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oEntry-level qualification in Applied Clinical or Counselling Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. oAdditional training in a specialised area of psychological practice or model of therapy through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. oCompleted training course in clinical supervision. oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Experience Essential oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in CAMHS, or crisis and home treatment teams oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children and young people with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature oExperience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. oExperience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with mental health problems oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatments oAdvanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. oDoctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Skills Essential oTo be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials. oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. oSkills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of 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). 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Eaglestone Health Centre Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)