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CAMHS Clinical Psychologist
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Job Description
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- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or CBT profession
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology OR Counselling Psychology OR Health Psychology OR Education Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
- Work as a qualified psychologist for a minimum of two years including relevant experience working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of providing a direct clinical service, including specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and intervention (minimum 500 hours supervised practice), offering interventions in an individual, family-based and group-based format.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- Eating disorders knowledge and experience
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
- Previous experience of delivering CBT
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Able to manage own time and caseload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
- Previous experience of delivering CBT/CBT-e and FBT/FT in AN.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
- Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Basic computer skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or CBT profession
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology OR Counselling Psychology OR Health Psychology OR Education Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
- Work as a qualified psychologist for a minimum of two years including relevant experience working with children and adolescents.
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of providing a direct clinical service, including specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and intervention (minimum 500 hours supervised practice), offering interventions in an individual, family-based and group-based format.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- Eating disorders knowledge and experience
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
- Previous experience of delivering CBT
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Able to manage own time and caseload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
- Previous experience of delivering CBT/CBT-e and FBT/FT in AN.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
- Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- Basic computer skills
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a new pilot service - "Aspire", which is an Intensive Day and Virtual Service, within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway, as part of a targeted team of mental health professionals in delivering an effective service. The service is part of a regional pilot, which has been funded by the East of England NHS Provider Collaborative. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the team and provide intensive interventions for up to 4 x young people within this service, and there may be opportunity to support our core community eating disorder service too.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Psychologist will contribute to the service by supporting the clinical team including; conducting 1:1 and group therapeutic intervention, carrying out cognitive assessments, supporting clinical assessments and contributing to case discussion and formulation.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and organised clinical psychologist with some relevant experience working with eating disorders, young people and families, as well as high level written and verbal communication skills.
The post holder will be required to attend the site, Whichello's Wharf (Leighton Buzzard) two days a week, however there will also be some opportunity to work remotely.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
30 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-SSLB7131131
Job locations
Whichello's Wharf
The Elms, Stoke Road
Leighton buzzard
LU7 2TD
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whichello's Wharf
The Elms, Stoke Road
Leighton buzzard
LU7 2TD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whichello's Wharf
The Elms, Stoke Road
Leighton buzzard
LU7 2TD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.