Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – CAMHS

Job Overview
We would like to welcome additional Practitioner Psychologists to be part of our CAMHS multi-disciplinary teams, working within an established service
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We have a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist post available based in our Cannock team. The post is advertised at Band 8a, but we are able to accept applications from newly qualifying Clinical Psychologists seeking a Band 7-8a development post in 2025. Newly qualifying staff enter our two-year development programme.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Passionate about working with the children and young people seen in our community CAMH services
• Collaborative in their approach to working with children, young people, their families/carers and networks
• Excited about the opportunity to contribute to service developments
• Keen to maximize what psychologists can deliver whilst also working with, and recognizing the strengths of, the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide child specialty placements to the Stafford Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Course (staff working at 8a only)

For a further discussion or to arrange an informal visit to meet the Team please contact Dr Harvinder Tagger (Consultant Psychological Professional for CAMHS).

Please also watch the videos below for more information about psychological services in CAMHS at MPFT and also to find out more about the team at Cannock.

NHS MPFT - Recruitment - Psychology on Vimeo

NHS MPFT - Recruitment - Cannock on Vimeo

We look forward to hearing from you

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for the provision of a therapeutic psychological / mental health service to children & young people presenting with psychological distress and mental health difficulties. The role will incorporate complex assessments leading to psychological formulations and the delivery of effective interventions to this population. There will be ample opportunity to offer consultation and psychological formulation support and advice.
• All clinical staff in the team assist with the duty rota (9-5 on working days), contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload.
• CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings, and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information regarding this opportunity please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology as recognized by the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Registered with the HCPC under a relevant practitioner psychologist title
• Completion of STAR (or equivalent) Clinical Psychology supervision training

Desirable criteria

• Eligible for Chartership status with the British Psychological Society
• Further training in a specific psychological model / interventions specific to the role remit/area of work

Experience
Essential criteria

• Post-qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with significant emotional or mental health difficulties, and their families/carers.
• Experience of contributing to the development of services.
• Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a full range of settings.
• Experience of consultation with professionals from both within the Health Service and Partner Agencies.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience of group work
• Experience of conducting research and/or audit in clinical settings.