CAMHS Acute Senior Practitioner Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area: Clinical Psychologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 354-CS-21629 Site: Chalkhill Town, Haywards Heath Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa/pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 Welcome from our Chief Executive Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. As a Trust, we are committed to making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during the interview what opportunities we can offer. Job overview
Are you a clinical Psychologist, currently working in CAMHS or Acute Adult Services, and looking for a challenge in leading on the development of a new CAMHS service? We are seeking to recruit an experienced and creative Psychological Practitioner to provide clinical intervention, leadership, supervision, and training to the Psychological Professions in the CAMHS Acute Care Service. You will be involved in the exciting new development of the enhanced crisis/home treatment service, as an alternative to inpatient admission for Children and Young People experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Main duties of the job
· To clinically supervise assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, and junior psychologists. · To provide consultation, mentorship, supervision, and advice about psychological issues to other team members. · To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team. · To contribute to the development, evaluation, and monitoring of the team’s operational policies and services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To carry out specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the service. 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s mental health problems. 3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups. Person specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology. Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge/Experience
Experience of specialist psychological working with a variety of client groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology. High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology. Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range.
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NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area: Clinical Psychologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 354-CS-21629 Site: Chalkhill Town, Haywards Heath Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa/pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 Welcome from our Chief Executive Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. As a Trust, we are committed to making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during the interview what opportunities we can offer. Job overview
Are you a clinical Psychologist, currently working in CAMHS or Acute Adult Services, and looking for a challenge in leading on the development of a new CAMHS service? We are seeking to recruit an experienced and creative Psychological Practitioner to provide clinical intervention, leadership, supervision, and training to the Psychological Professions in the CAMHS Acute Care Service. You will be involved in the exciting new development of the enhanced crisis/home treatment service, as an alternative to inpatient admission for Children and Young People experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Main duties of the job
· To clinically supervise assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, and junior psychologists. · To provide consultation, mentorship, supervision, and advice about psychological issues to other team members. · To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team. · To contribute to the development, evaluation, and monitoring of the team’s operational policies and services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To carry out specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the service. 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s mental health problems. 3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups. Person specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology. Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC). Knowledge/Experience
Experience of specialist psychological working with a variety of client groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology. High level of knowledge and skills in neuropsychology. Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range.
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