Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

The post is for 37.5 hours a week and flexible working can be discussed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Calderdale CAMHS Team and Childrens Therapeutic Service (CTS). If an applicant has had previous experience in CAMHS and with children who are looked after we are willing to consider a Band 7 to Band 8a progression post.

The post holder will support both teams with psychological assessments, formulations and consultations. Due to the post supporting two teams there are opportunities to develop the post to improve pathways for children who are looked after.

There are opportunities within the team to be involved with Neurodevelopmental assessments and we are open to discussing specialist interests with any potential applicants which may be beneficial for the service.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

To offer psychological assessment to children and young people who have multiple needs to assist with identifying appropriate therapeutic intervention and support through formulation.

To lead consultations to professionals involved with a child or young persons care and support the system with understanding the needs of the child, young person and system through formulation.

To support both teams with adapting support and therapeutic interventions offered to children and young people.

To offer clinical supervision to staff and to support training placements to the clinical psychology doctorate programme.

To lead reflective discussions within service to support learning and development.

To undertake and assist others with risk assessments to inform decision making.

To participate and lead multi-disciplinary team meetings and discussions.

To offer 1.1 therapeutic intervention to children, young people and their parents/carers.

To support and lead pathway and service development within the Core CAMHS team.

To develop group work and to support others with delivery of groups.

To be involved with research within the Trust.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.