Principal Clinical PsychologistinWorthinginWorthingPUBLISHED WED 30 OCT 2024
Candidates should possess significant experience in clinical psychology, particularly in working with complex cases related to learning disabilities and multi-agency systems. The Principal Clinical Psychologist will oversee the development of the CYPRESS service, lead CAMHS Learning Disability initiatives, and be heavily involved in integrating care pathways across Sussex. Strong leadership, supervision, and risk management skills are essential, as the post-holder will coordinate clinical pathways and collaborate closely with various partners in health, education, and social care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist to work in the role of clinical lead in the developing Child & Young People's Enhanced Support Service (CYPRESS), covering West Sussex. The post is for 3 days a week (0.6 WTE) with options to work flexibly across the week. Availability for team meetings on Thursday afternoons are essential.
The CYPRESS service is a multi-disciplinary team (including clinical psychology, speech & language therapy, occupational therapy and positive behaviour support) that provides support to families who have a child with a learning disability, who is presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our service fits with the trusts wider goal of developing services to meet the Transforming Care Agenda, as part of the Learning Disability and Autism programme. As a service we encourage innovative and creative practice and there are ongoing opportunities to continue developing the service.
The post holder will be the clinical lead, supporting the development of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working closely alongside partners in health, education, social care and the third sector.
We are seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist (8b) who is passionate about improving the lives of young people with learning disabilities and their families. You will need to have significant experience of applying your clinical skills in some or all of the following:
o With complex cases and multi-agency systems.o With children/young people or adults with a learning disability.o With looked after children.o Working in a CAMHS setting or in services for adults with a learning disability.o Working at a range of levels including direct work with young people, parents and carers.o Providing supervision, consultation and liaison.o Managing high levels of clinical risk.
You will have a leadership role in developing the CYPRESS service in line the Transforming Care agenda. You will take the lead for CAMHS Learning Disability in West Sussex and in the integration of the lifelong pathway in conjunction with adult LD colleagues. You will also contribute to the coordination of the Clinical pathways across Sussex.
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Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: Naomi Frith - CYPRESS Service
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