Adults Clinical Psychologist

OverviewAre you looking for an employer that offers growth and development in your psychological therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team and rewarding education setting?Would you like opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention, fostering independence within an education setting? Are you interested in helping to develop an enhanced psychological therapy offer by supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? This employer has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running.Job TitleAdults Clinical PsychologistLocationCare First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham - The Clinical Team will support the provision of services across multiple sites within Walsall, Kings Norton and Walsall.SalaryUp to £60,000 pro-rata DOEHoursPart Time - 2 days per weekContractPermanent (Term time only, or flexibility around a full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)EssentialFull valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleIn a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. The organisation aims to have a multidisciplinary clinical team at each site to provide vital provision in collaboration with education teams, creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence.To support career development for clinicians, a £2,000 training allowance is offered after probation to complete role-specific training tailored to individual requirements.About the GroupOutcomes First Group is a leading provider of education. Our schools serve local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a strong reputation for quality and outcomes for those we educate. Our Acorn schools meet social and emotional needs; Options Autism schools support autistic pupils; Momenta Connect helps young people overcome barriers to education; Blenheim Schools enable high-quality independent and international education.Our Vision and MissionOur Vision: Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential and lifelong learning.Our Mission: Unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity to support growth and aspirations.Our Promise: We listen, work together, and are accountable to each other. The Promise describes the behaviours we practice daily.The roleWe’re seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team and contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the adults we support. This is a wide and varied role suitable for those seeking a new challenge with real impact on service design and change.Care First aims to improve quality of life for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties. The service offers support through practical and vocational training, within a MDT framework including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Outcomes First Group supports CPD with supervision and training opportunities to deliver evidence-based interventions.You will work within the service policies and MDT/Clinical Governance structures to support future development and quality assurance.Our clinical teams develop empowering environments where adults can flourish, with a strong safeguarding culture and involvement of adults in decisions affecting them wherever possible. We seek a Clinical Psychologist who shares this vision to build exceptional futures.Our teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, prioritising the needs of the adults we support, with safeguarding at the forefront. We seek a Clinical Psychologist who shares our commitment to innovative approaches that improve quality of life and outcomes.Essential CriteriaRegistered with the HCPCDoctoral level degree in Clinical/Psychology/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to Doctorate introduction)Relevant experience in related settings or with related client groupsExperience of effective multidisciplinary workingExperience communicating with families, relatives and carersExperience working across different systems within an organisationExperience using a model of assess, plan, do, and reviewExperience using consultation as a method of service deliveryCompetence in core areas of psychological practice and HCPC standardsKnowledge of client group needsKnowledge of trauma-informed practice and neurodiversityAbility to develop formulations and inform intervention plansAbility to deliver training to different cohortsAbility to write coherent clinical records and reportsExcellent communication on complex mattersEffective IT skills and ability to learn core platformsAbility to work with professionals to achieve service outcomesOngoing CPDAbility to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectivenessAbility to make independent clinical decisions when necessaryExcellent time management and organisational skillsAbility to prioritise multiple demands and meet deadlinesCommitment to induction and organisation valuesFlexible working approachAbility and willingness to travel on company businessFull driving licence and access to a carDesirableExperience with specific client groups or settings (e.g., neurodiverse, social, emotional and mental health)Experience providing supervisionKnowledge of current philosophies underpinning services for the client groupKnowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice and managementPost-qualification training relevant to roleTraining in evidence-based interventions/approachesWhy work for us?We offer a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for reflection and development, plus a flexible benefits package including a £2,000 training allowance, Life Assurance, pension, wellbeing services, parental leave support, discounts, cycle to work, and more.SafeguardingOutcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. All successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Job Ref: 292114#Psychologist #CareersinEducation #SpecialEducation #Therapists #J-18808-Ljbffr