Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking applications for a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist post to work within Autism Inpatient Services. The post is fixed term for 12 months to help support the service during maternity leave. Main Duties of the Job
The Trust has a national inpatient admission unit, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic people within a Positive Behaviour Support model from across the country who experience additional difficulties (e.g. severe mental health conditions or significant display of behaviour that challenges). Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention) within Autism Inpatient Services. This will include some management, training and supervision of psychological services (including assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists where appropriate) and other staff in psychological approaches and there will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision. The post is based within Mitford Unit, Northgate Hospital but may require wider travel. Job Responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate in regards to specific role responsibilities, in part based on skills set and interests, as well as the clinical needs of the service. Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist. Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group. Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g. children; inpatient). Evidence of continuing professional development. At least 12 months post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Formal training in clinical supervision. Skills and Competencies
Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Specialist skills in evidence-based psychological interventions. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Closing date: 20th January 2025 We welcome your application.
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We are seeking applications for a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist post to work within Autism Inpatient Services. The post is fixed term for 12 months to help support the service during maternity leave. Main Duties of the Job
The Trust has a national inpatient admission unit, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic people within a Positive Behaviour Support model from across the country who experience additional difficulties (e.g. severe mental health conditions or significant display of behaviour that challenges). Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention) within Autism Inpatient Services. This will include some management, training and supervision of psychological services (including assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists where appropriate) and other staff in psychological approaches and there will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision. The post is based within Mitford Unit, Northgate Hospital but may require wider travel. Job Responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate in regards to specific role responsibilities, in part based on skills set and interests, as well as the clinical needs of the service. Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist. Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group. Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g. children; inpatient). Evidence of continuing professional development. At least 12 months post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Formal training in clinical supervision. Skills and Competencies
Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Specialist skills in evidence-based psychological interventions. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Closing date: 20th January 2025 We welcome your application.
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