Clinical Psychologist
3 months ago
Job summary
Are you an innovative, creative, motivated caring professional who is looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our well established Intellectual Disability (ID)CAMHS service.
As a Clinical Psychologist you will act as a Care Coordinator for a dedicated caseload of patients who may be presenting with behaviours that challenge and/or significant mental health needs. You would provide person centred, evidence-based, targeted interventions to support the child, their parents/carers and the multi-agency team. You will be provided with regular clinical and peer supervision.
The team work collaboratively, you will have the support and opportunity to develop your own skills and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Clinical Psychologist role is a Part Time permanent position within the pan-Dorset ID CAMHS service. The role will involve working across the two sites in Dorset - Southbourne and Dorchester, with your base of work being in Seascape, Southbourne. You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as you will be required to review and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings. Opportunities for flexible working are available as long as the service needs are met.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialised psychology Service to the Pan Dorset ID CAMHs service. The post holder will provide psychological advice, consultation, training and supervision to non-psychological colleagues in addition to the direct provision of psychological assessments and interventions and where appropriate clinical support for pilot projects and clinical developments across the service. The post holder will liaise closely with other Clinical Psychologists and other key senior staff within the service to support the implementation of agreed system changes and service developments within the directorate.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact to access the support.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training (or equivalent) in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS.
Desirable
Formal post-doctoral training in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments and, or additional therapeutic approaches specific to children and young people with learning disabilities
Experience
Essential
Experience of working systemically with family and carer groups and establishing the most effective methods of working with the nominated client group Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified autonomous practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary treatment plan. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified autonomous practitioner and also within the context of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Desirable
Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of 2 years at a specialist level Experience of working with children and young people with a learning disability or neurodevelopmental disorders including family, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including community, inpatient and residential. Experience of assessing and treating children and young people with a Learning Disability.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed specialist knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, neuropsychology, particularly the literature pertaining to two or more distinct psychological therapies and functional analysis for use with the nominated client group/ carers. Skills in the use of highly complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. A high level of ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to the nominated client group, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
Desirable
Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies for children with learning disabilities and their families. Knowledge of different causes of learning disability including appreciation of different behavioural phenotypes associated with different genetic conditions associated with learning disability
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required. Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required. Ability to cope with unpleasant working environments or conditions. Ability to cope in, and deal with highly distressing emotional circumstances
Desirable
Ability to exert moderate physical effort whilst conducting practical activities as part of therapeutic group work.
Job specific
Essential
Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours. Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession of clinical psychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.
Desirable
Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journal and/or books.-
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