• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-23-0270-4?language=en&page=2226&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Child Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! Our services for children and young people are transforming. We are developing an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated pathways. Come and join us in beautiful Devon!

  As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network.

  In line with transformation, we are excited to be advertise Band 7 Clinical Psychology roles in our Managing Mood Emotions and Relationships Pathway - a 0.7wte role based in Torbay and South Devon and a 2wte based in Exeter for East Devon. We are able to consider applications for part time as well as full time roles.

  Its an exciting time of change as we develop needs-led pathways under iThrive. Working closely with psychology colleagues and the wider MDT, we are committed to the development of high quality, evidence based interventions, including 3rd wave therapies and supporting you through CPD and skills development opportunities. We are passionate about our work and are committed to providing high quality services across Devon to improve outcomes for children and young people.

  Main duties of the job

  We would love to hear from experienced and newly qualifying colleagues seeking a new rolein an innovative service at an exciting time of change.

  Clinical Psychology roles are also being advertised in other pathways so please view additional CFHD adverts.

  As a Clinical Psychologist, you will be offering high-quality psychological care to children and young people experiencing significant and complex mental health difficulties and their families. You will bring advanced formulation skills and consultation to your team alongside wider service development contributions.

  There will be CPD opportunities to support you. These may be to consolidate and develop knowledge and skills or to support you in transferring skills from another specialism. We encourage interest from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both personal and professional.

  You will have regular clinical supervision and separate line management. You will be supported with a job plan and opportunities to develop supervision and leadership skills alongside using research skills and engaging in service development. There is a strong and friendly network of Clinical Psychologists working across CFHD, enjoying shared CPD and professional support. We also have excellent links with local Doctoral courses for teaching and Trainee placements.

  About us

  Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here )

  Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.

  CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our service users and communities.

  CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.

  Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

  Our children and young people say

  We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

  Date posted

  26 July 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9369-23-0270-4

  Job locations

  Evergreen

  Victoria Park Road

  Exeter

  EX2 4NU

  
  

  Lescaze Offices

  Shinner's Bridge

  Dartington

  Totnes

  TQ9 6JE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway:

  In this pathway, Clinical Psychologists work within a strong multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to children with severe, chronic and enduring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety-based disorders and Trauma.

  You would work with children, young people and families to understand their experiences and presenting concerns in order to provide an appropriate evidence-based intervention and work closely with other agencies to support the best outcomes.

  The multi-disciplinary teams are diverse including; Clinical Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapists, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, CBT Therapists, Psychiatrists, Speech and Language Therapists and Mental Health Practitioners from a range of backgrounds including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Creative Therapies. This offers the opportunity for rich and nourishing shared clinical thinking and support.

  You will be a qualified Clinical Psychologist passionate about improving the outcomes for children, young people and families. You will have the knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based and outcome monitored psychological therapies. You will be a reflective practitioner with strengths and curiosity to bring to a multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to service user participation and collaborative working with children, young people, parents, carers and families. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding across the lifespan. You will have, or be willing to develop, skills and knowledge to support the development of others through supervision and training, as well as clinical leadership skills to contribute to quality improvement and service development.

  If youd like to find out more, please contact:-

  Dr Lynn McClelland, Principal Clinical Psychologist MERS Torbay and South lynnmcclelland@nhs.net

  Dr Helen Aspland, Senior Clinical Psychologist MERS East (Exeter) h.aspland@nhs.net

  Lucy Jay, Interim Operations Manager for MERS East (Exeter) - lucy.jay@nhs.net

  Claire Bird, Operations Manager for MERS Torbay & South claire.bird2@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway:

  In this pathway, Clinical Psychologists work within a strong multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to children with severe, chronic and enduring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety-based disorders and Trauma.

  You would work with children, young people and families to understand their experiences and presenting concerns in order to provide an appropriate evidence-based intervention and work closely with other agencies to support the best outcomes.

  The multi-disciplinary teams are diverse including; Clinical Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapists, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, CBT Therapists, Psychiatrists, Speech and Language Therapists and Mental Health Practitioners from a range of backgrounds including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Creative Therapies. This offers the opportunity for rich and nourishing shared clinical thinking and support.

  You will be a qualified Clinical Psychologist passionate about improving the outcomes for children, young people and families. You will have the knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based and outcome monitored psychological therapies. You will be a reflective practitioner with strengths and curiosity to bring to a multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to service user participation and collaborative working with children, young people, parents, carers and families. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding across the lifespan. You will have, or be willing to develop, skills and knowledge to support the development of others through supervision and training, as well as clinical leadership skills to contribute to quality improvement and service development.

  If youd like to find out more, please contact:-

  Dr Lynn McClelland, Principal Clinical Psychologist MERS Torbay and South lynnmcclelland@nhs.net

  Dr Helen Aspland, Senior Clinical Psychologist MERS East (Exeter) h.aspland@nhs.net

  Lucy Jay, Interim Operations Manager for MERS East (Exeter) - lucy.jay@nhs.net

  Claire Bird, Operations Manager for MERS Torbay & South claire.bird2@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
  • Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

  Desirable

  • Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice.
  • Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies
  • Experience of working with a range of children and young people with complex needs maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal abuse
  • Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and providing evidence based interventions, with the ability to work with complex needs and undertake risk assessments.
  • Experience in providing teaching and training
  • Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
  • Experience that evidences an ability to attend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
  • Experience of managing and processing emotionally distressing information, seeking support as required

  Desirable

  • Experience in using neuropsychological assessments of cognitive functioning and/or learning disabilities in the context of diagnostic assessments of learning disabilities.
  • Experience of the assessment of capacity to consent and providing consultation to capacity assessments across a range of issues.

  Knowledge, skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to children.
  • High level knowledge of Clinical presentations in children and young people
  • Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
  • Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.

  Desirable

  • Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice.
  • Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies
  • Experience of working with a range of children and young people with complex needs maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal abuse
  • Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and providing evidence based interventions, with the ability to work with complex needs and undertake risk assessments.
  • Experience in providing teaching and training
  • Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
  • Experience that evidences an ability to attend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
  • Experience of managing and processing emotionally distressing information, seeking support as required

  Desirable

  • Experience in using neuropsychological assessments of cognitive functioning and/or learning disabilities in the context of diagnostic assessments of learning disabilities.
  • Experience of the assessment of capacity to consent and providing consultation to capacity assessments across a range of issues.

  Knowledge, skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to children.
  • High level knowledge of Clinical presentations in children and young people
  • Ability to travel and work in a variety of locations, e.g. clinic base, schools, home visits.

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Evergreen

  Victoria Park Road

  Exeter

  EX2 4NU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Evergreen

  Victoria Park Road

  Exeter

  EX2 4NU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.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.

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