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Clinical PsychologistinUxbridgeinUxbridgePUBLISHED WED 8 JAN 2025

Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustFollow Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young adults, helping them transition from care to independence.
Collaborative work with a diverse team of professionals across various agencies, enhancing skill development and interdisciplinary understanding.
Access to a well-established MAPS service that is integrated into the local community, providing a supportive framework for delivering psychological care.
Involvement in innovative projects like 'Staying Close', which aim to provide comprehensive support and stable accommodations for care-experienced individuals.
The role allows for the application of advanced psychological assessments and interventions, using evidence-based practices to formulate tailored treatment plans.
Flexibility in work hours enables a better work-life balance while meeting the needs of the service.
Continuous professional development opportunities through exposure to a variety of cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and potential for supervision and training.
The Clinical Psychologist role with the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge involves joining the Multi Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) Service, which supports vulnerable children, young people, and young adults who are in or have recently left care. The position entails providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions tailored to the needs of these individuals, including those who have been adopted or are under special guardianship. The psychologist will collaborate with various organisations to deliver comprehensive support, particularly for the 'Staying Close' project, which aims to help care-experienced young people transition into independent living.

Key responsibilities include conducting complex assessments, formulating treatment plans, offering guidance to team members and other professionals, managing risks, and communicating effectively with clients and their support networks. Candidates are required to hold a postgraduate doctoral training in clinical psychology or a qualification in systemic and family therapy and must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or relevant professional bodies. The role also requires flexibility to work across various settings, ensuring a cohesive approach to psychological care and support for those in the service.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young adults, helping them transition from care to independence.
Collaborative work with a diverse team of professionals across various agencies, enhancing skill development and interdisciplinary understanding.
Access to a well-established MAPS service that is integrated into the local community, providing a supportive framework for delivering psychological care.
Involvement in innovative projects like 'Staying Close', which aim to provide comprehensive support and stable accommodations for care-experienced individuals.
The role allows for the application of advanced psychological assessments and interventions, using evidence-based practices to formulate tailored treatment plans.
Flexibility in work hours enables a better work-life balance while meeting the needs of the service.
Continuous professional development opportunities through exposure to a variety of cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and potential for supervision and training.

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Useful skills for a Clinical Psychologist:
To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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