Clinical Psychologist inWisbech inWisbech PUBLISHED TUE 1 OCT 2024

£36,000 to £36,000 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE CASELOAD HCPC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

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The Cambian Group is looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join their team at Cambian Meeko in Wisbech, a residential home for children aged 12-18 with mental health needs and challenging behaviors. This part-time role, offering a competitive salary of up to £60K (NHS Band 8a equivalent), involves providing psychological assessments and interventions based on evidence-based practices, supervising assistant psychologists, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the service, training staff on psychologically informed practices, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards and NICE guidelines.

Candidates must possess a doctoral qualification in clinical or counseling psychology, be HCPC registered, and have experience in clinical risk assessments and managing complex caseloads. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with excellent report writing abilities, are essential. The position offers flexibility with part-time hours, primarily on weekdays, and provides opportunities for professional development and contributions to service improvement initiatives.

Role: Clinical Psychologist Salary: up to 60K (Full time)/Depending on experience (Equivalent to NHS pay scale Band 8a) Hours: 24 Hours/Part time/Flexible Location: Cambian Meeko (Wisbech) Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary?

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement. We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home.

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Role: Clinical Psychologist Salary:up to 60K (Full time)/Depending on experience (Equivalent to NHS pay scale Band 8a)

Hours: 24 Hours/Part time/Flexible Location: Cambian Meeko (Wisbech)

Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary?

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist.

Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded childrens residential home catering for 12 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people.

Job Role

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement.

We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home.

The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings:

Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices. Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventions To be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support. Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases. Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home. To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload. To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk. To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures. To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards. To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews. To maintain accurate records of clinical input. To participate in regular clinical supervision To participate in service development initiatives

The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket.

For further inquiries please contact Anna Vizor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on

Candidate Profile

Person Specification

Essential:

Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent) HCPC registration A working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation Experience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoring Experience / knowledge of clinical risk assessment An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills The ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skills The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload Strong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail Experience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions

Desirable:

Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behaviours Knowledge of developmental trauma and in suppo

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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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