Clinical Psychologist inBirkenhead inBirkenhead PUBLISHED 8 NOV 2024
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**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead to join us in Wirral Access / 0-18 Team, CYPMHS. The post is full time but we are also open to considering requests for part-time hours.
Wirral Access Team provides comprehensive assessment, formulation, and signposting for children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health problems. This new role of 8a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead will be a valuable addition to the multi-disciplinary team.
MyMind CYPMHS in Wirral are working together with families and community services to improve mental health through accessible, inclusive, specialist care and support, to increase children and young people's potential and life chances.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Co-ordinator, Team Manager and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to offer clinical leadership and strategic oversight to Wirral Access Team. They will have a role in liaising with other CYP organisations across Wirral, to ensure effective inter-agency working and service development.
The Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead will offer highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties. The role will involve offering case discussion / debrief to support psychological thinking about families, and offering psychological advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to cases with high levels of risk and complexity.
The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical governance activities, to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery. They will develop the workforce through provision of clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and continuing professional development, to members of the team. They will engage in a range of research, audit and service evaluation activities to promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes for those who access our service.
The post holder will advance the application of evidence, theory, and research into practice within the team. It is anticipated that the post holder will offer placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists to promote a culture of learning in the team, and embed psychological approaches.
This is an exciting time to join the service to be part of the thinking about how we meet the national access target in terms of strengthening formulation. This is a dynamic opportunity to provide a bridging role between our access (initial assessment team) and our 0-18 MH team, to support formulation, care planning, consistency of assessment and guide the extended assessment pathway.
About usPlease download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
,
which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the bottom of this page under the job description, or via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbns2LP0
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead to join us in Wirral Access / 0-18 Team, CYPMHS. The post is full time but we are also open to considering requests for part-time hours.
Wirral Access Team provides comprehensive assessment, formulation, and signposting for children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health problems. This new role of 8a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead will be a valuable addition to the multi-disciplinary team.
MyMind CYPMHS in Wirral are working together with families and community services to improve mental health through accessible, inclusive, specialist care and support, to increase children and young people's potential and life chances.
The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Co-ordinator, Team Manager and the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to offer clinical leadership and strategic oversight to Wirral Access Team. They will have a role in liaising with other CYP organisations across Wirral, to ensure effective inter-agency working and service development.
The Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead will offer highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties. The role will involve offering case discussion / debrief to support psychological thinking about families, and offering psychological advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to cases with high levels of risk and complexity.
The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical governance activities, to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery. They will develop the workforce through provision of clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and continuing professional development, to members of the team. They will engage in a range of research, audit and service evaluation activities to promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes for those who access our service.
The post holder will advance the application of evidence, theory, and research into practice within the team. It is anticipated that the post holder will offer placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists to promote a culture of learning in the team, and embed psychological approaches.
This is an exciting time to join the service to be part of the thinking about how we meet the national access target in terms of strengthening formulation. This is a dynamic opportunity to provide a bridging role between our access (initial assessment team) and our 0-18 MH team, to support formulation, care planning, consistency of assessment and guide the extended assessment pathway.
About us
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
,
which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the bottom of this page under the job description, or via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbns2LP0
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
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