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Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to join the Children & Young People's Autism Service in South Staffordshire: a multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention service. If you are excited by the opportunity to be a part of our service transformation and you have a passion for delivering and developing psychologically informed care for children and young people with autism, then we'd like to hear from you. You will be responsible for providing specialist psychological input across our diagnostic and intervention pathways. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team but will also have professional links through other psychologists in the team and a professional leadership structure. We can offer full time or part time opportunities and will consider requests for flexible working. It is a requirement to work at the base and across sites in South Staffordshire but hybrid working will also be a possibility. MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 10% of first year salary- at 50% on commencement of employment with us and 50% following 12 months employment. Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist psychology service to Children and Young People with autism, or possible autism, diagnoses in South Staffordshire. You will be responsible for providing highly specialist psychological input across three main areas: Autism assessment Highly specialist advice, support and intervention to CYP with a diagnosis of autism and their families. Highly specialist advice, support and intervention to young people (19-25) with an existing diagnosis of autism and an Education & Health Care Plan. This role will incorporate highly complex psychological assessments leading to psychological formulations of distress; interpretation and opinion; and forming judgements to inform service provision and providing necessary psychological interventions. To be responsible for the clinical supervision of less experienced psychologists and assistant psychologists, and supervising and supporting the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other members of the CYP autism service who provide psychologically based care and intervention. To provide placements for psychologists in training as required following gaining the necessary post-qualification requirements. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job Responsibilities:
To provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions in the Children & Young Peoples Autism Service across the South Staffordshire area. This role will involve highly complex assessments leading to psychological formulations, development of care plans, and the delivery of interventions to this population. To provide highly specialist diagnostic assessments of children and young people to include standardised assessments such as ADOS 2 and ADI-R. To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The psychologist will present complex assessment information in MDT meetings and work with colleagues in MDT to agree whether referred children and young people meet diagnostic criteria for autism. To provide a range of highly specialised post-diagnostic intervention services including direct work with children and young people, group based interventions, consultation and training for carers and professionals. The post holder will be required to work in clinic and community settings such as CAMHS clinic bases, nurseries, schools and children's centres and with children and parents in their own homes. Person Specification:
Qualifications Essential Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS Undergraduate degree (preferably relevant to psychological therapy). Current registration/accreditation with appropriate body with current practicing certificate. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by relevant professional body. Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Further training in a specific psychological assessment, model or intervention specific to the role remit/area of work Qualification in one or more recognised and accredited diagnostic assessment/s for Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and intervention. Ability to work effectively within safeguarding procedures. Desirable Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist. Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. Skills Essential Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions. Ability to utilise psychometric tests competently. Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Well-developed skills in communication of clinically sensitive information. Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
b1c8fdf7676d Job Views:
6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to join the Children & Young People's Autism Service in South Staffordshire: a multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention service. If you are excited by the opportunity to be a part of our service transformation and you have a passion for delivering and developing psychologically informed care for children and young people with autism, then we'd like to hear from you. You will be responsible for providing specialist psychological input across our diagnostic and intervention pathways. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team but will also have professional links through other psychologists in the team and a professional leadership structure. We can offer full time or part time opportunities and will consider requests for flexible working. It is a requirement to work at the base and across sites in South Staffordshire but hybrid working will also be a possibility. MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 10% of first year salary- at 50% on commencement of employment with us and 50% following 12 months employment. Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist psychology service to Children and Young People with autism, or possible autism, diagnoses in South Staffordshire. You will be responsible for providing highly specialist psychological input across three main areas: Autism assessment Highly specialist advice, support and intervention to CYP with a diagnosis of autism and their families. Highly specialist advice, support and intervention to young people (19-25) with an existing diagnosis of autism and an Education & Health Care Plan. This role will incorporate highly complex psychological assessments leading to psychological formulations of distress; interpretation and opinion; and forming judgements to inform service provision and providing necessary psychological interventions. To be responsible for the clinical supervision of less experienced psychologists and assistant psychologists, and supervising and supporting the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other members of the CYP autism service who provide psychologically based care and intervention. To provide placements for psychologists in training as required following gaining the necessary post-qualification requirements. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job Responsibilities:
To provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions in the Children & Young Peoples Autism Service across the South Staffordshire area. This role will involve highly complex assessments leading to psychological formulations, development of care plans, and the delivery of interventions to this population. To provide highly specialist diagnostic assessments of children and young people to include standardised assessments such as ADOS 2 and ADI-R. To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The psychologist will present complex assessment information in MDT meetings and work with colleagues in MDT to agree whether referred children and young people meet diagnostic criteria for autism. To provide a range of highly specialised post-diagnostic intervention services including direct work with children and young people, group based interventions, consultation and training for carers and professionals. The post holder will be required to work in clinic and community settings such as CAMHS clinic bases, nurseries, schools and children's centres and with children and parents in their own homes. Person Specification:
Qualifications Essential Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS Undergraduate degree (preferably relevant to psychological therapy). Current registration/accreditation with appropriate body with current practicing certificate. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by relevant professional body. Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Further training in a specific psychological assessment, model or intervention specific to the role remit/area of work Qualification in one or more recognised and accredited diagnostic assessment/s for Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and intervention. Ability to work effectively within safeguarding procedures. Desirable Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist. Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with significant emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. Skills Essential Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions. Ability to utilise psychometric tests competently. Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Well-developed skills in communication of clinically sensitive information. Desirable Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
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