Clinical Psychologist inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED 14 OCT 2024

12 month Fixed Term Contract

37.5 hours per week

The post holder will work systematically in exercising their professional skills and responsibilities to provide psychological services and expertise in the (CAMHS) Neurodiversity Pathway.The post holder will contribute professional expertise to the provision of assessment and intervention for children and young people who require a specialist Neuro developmental assessment and CAMHS intervention. In addition, they will provide consultation and training to other agencies and assist in the development of systems of audit/evaluation of the team. This post holder will supervise assistant clinical psychologists/research assistants, trainee psychologist and particular pieces of work conducted by others according to skills and experience.

"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"

1.The post holder will organise and provide direct specialist psychological assessments of children and young people with Neurodiversity (including learning disability) or waiting to undergo neurodiversity assessment but are presenting with symptoms inline with diagnosis. The child or young person will have complex mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for, developing formulations and appraising the suitability of various forms of psychological intervention. A range of specialist assessment techniques will be used including psychometric testing, specialist neuro developmental and attachment assessments.2.The post holder will organise, develop, provide and manage psychological interventions to individuals or groups. A range of psychological interventions will be provided to children and young people and their families. The post holder will also be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of this work, and contribute to improving the quality of their own and others work. 3.The post holder will, as requested, take responsibility for the supervision of assistant clinical psychologists, trainee psychologists and undergraduate students on placement.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

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Base and Service:

Main base at The Terraces Astor Drive Mount Gould with requirement for travel to community venues where services are delivered and to partner agency offices.

Reports to (Line Manager):

CAMHS Neurodiversity Clinical Pathway Managers

Accountable to (Professionally/Managerially):

CAMHS Service Manager

Dimensions and Context of Role:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across the full range of health provision have been bought together within a single leadership and management structure to establish a Comprehensive CAMHS which aims to:

• To improve children and young peoples mental health through the effective management of the health and social care component of a Multi-disciplinary CAMHS Service for children and young people (CYP); providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.

• To provide highly specialist clinical practice input to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard.

• To contribute to the establishment of a positive working environment and open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment within the CAMHS Service.

The post holder will work systematically in exercising their professional skills and responsibilities to provide psychological services and expertise in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The post holder will contribute professional expertise to the provision of assessment and intervention for children and young people who require a specialist Neuro developmental assessment and CAMHS intervention. In addition, they will provide consultation and training to other agencies and assist in the development of systems of audit/evaluation of the team.

This post holder will supervise assistant clinical psychologists/research assistants, trainee psychologist and particular pieces of work conducted by others according to skills and experience.