Adult ADHD Clinical Psychologist Position

4 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

An exceptional opportunity has emerged to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the multidisciplinary ADHD service within the region. This role will be closely associated with the Autism Service, with aspirations to evolve into a more extensive neurodevelopmental service in the future.

This position provides outstanding clinical leadership and opportunities for service innovation. It marks the beginning of a journey to investigate the potential for developing neurodevelopmental services, including a leadership or expert role. In this context, further professional growth through the appraisal process and additional leadership or neurodevelopmental training may be available, with funding of up to £6000, calculated pro rata, over a span of 2-3 years.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking to fill a job share for the psychology position within this multidisciplinary team. This role is vital in delivering psychological assessments and interventions for individuals with suspected ADHD who are not already engaged with secondary mental health services. The team collaborates with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and NHS Talking Therapies to enhance support for individuals. There is an opportunity for ongoing training and consultation to PCNs, mental health professionals, and GP colleagues in both secondary and primary care settings, as well as in the broader community.

If you are innovative and dedicated to improving access to and the quality of care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, this position is well aligned with your aspirations.

About the Organization

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in search of enthusiastic individuals who embody our Trust values of Openness, Compassion, and Empowerment. In return, we offer a variety of benefits and development opportunities, including:

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent training facilities and opportunities
  • Annual leave buying and selling scheme
  • Opportunities to work bank shifts and broaden knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Flexible employment from day one

Important Notice: As of April 1, 2022, individuals engaged in CQC regulated activities in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement aims to safeguard all users of health and social care services, as well as protect colleagues and reduce COVID-19 related absences.

For all roles at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust that fall under the regulated activity criteria, proof of vaccination status (first and second dose) is now a condition of employment. Therefore, if you are successfully appointed for one of these roles, your vaccination status will be part of your pre-employment checks.

Job Responsibilities

The Trust boasts a highly regarded clinical psychology department, with clinical psychology integrated across most specialisms and involved in the planning and strategic implementation of both new and existing services.

We prioritize the development of our staff as essential to achieving key targets for the service and the Trust. The service maintains strong connections with and supervises clinical psychology trainees from various esteemed universities. Clinical research, teaching, and specialized interests are actively encouraged. In addition to formal training, department members have benefited from secondments and placements at several centers of excellence. Current staff members serve as clinical tutors on training courses, hold honorary lecturer and fellowship positions, and are involved as fellows at CSIP/NIMHE.

For further details regarding main responsibilities and duties, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, including psychometric testing, models of psychopathology, neuropsychology, and multiple psychological therapies.
  • Highly developed communication skills for conveying complex, sensitive, or technical information to clients, families, and professional colleagues.
  • Proficient in the use of psychological test equipment requiring precision and sustained concentration.
  • Expertise in conducting complex specialist assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders and integrated interventions.
  • Ability to provide consultation to professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

  • Pre-training experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of legislation, national and local policies, and current developments in neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Knowledge of research methodology, design, and analysis to a doctoral degree standard in clinical/counselling psychology.

Desirable

  • Experience with group-based interventions for individuals facing anxiety, low mood, and executive functioning challenges.

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Strong oral communication skills in English.
  • Experience in specialist psychological assessment and intervention across various settings.
  • Experience in service development and supervision of qualified psychologists and other professionals.
  • Experience working with diverse client groups across a range of clinical severities and cultural contexts.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in the face of distressing or challenging situations.
  • Proficient in IT and computer skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in assessment and intervention with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to provide and promote appropriate support to carers and staff in distressing situations.
  • Ability to implement clinical governance mechanisms to maintain high standards of practice.
  • Capability to design and deliver multimedia presentations for training purposes.
  • Ability to recognize when additional support is needed to uphold clinical standards.
  • Alignment with the Trust's beliefs and values in daily conduct.
  • Positive, welcoming, respectful, involving, kind, and accountable demeanor.
  • Commitment to demonstrating organizational values and addressing concerns promptly.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Fitness analysis as appropriate.
  • Current driving license.
  • Ability to travel across various sites for meetings and other responsibilities.

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