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Consultant Clinical Psychologist Grade
Band 8c Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref
373-CYP1257-B RR Site
1829 Building Town
Chester Salary
£74,290 - £85,601 per annum Salary period
Yearly Closing
21/01/2025 23:59 Job Overview This is a newly developed Consultant Clinical Psychologist role, and the post holder will take on the position of Clinical and Professional lead for the Tier 4 CAMHS Psychology Service, across the different departments in Tier 4. This is a permanent full-time post, developed to improve the professional structure of psychology within the service, and will give the postholder the opportunity to help shape CWPs Children, Young People and Families Mental Health Services. Main duties of the job The postholder will take on a new Consultant Psychologist position, designed to have overall leadership, professionally and clinically for Clinical Psychology staff within Tier 4 CAMHS. This will be based at Ancora House, Chester, and the post covers the two CAMHS Inpatient wards, the Eating disorder Tier 4 service (CHEDS), and the psychology input for Ancora Care (a Home based treatment service set within our Assessment and Outreach Team). There will be a significant role in supervision of senior and other qualified Clinical Psychology staff, and the role will include holding a reasonable clinical caseload. A high degree of multi-disciplinary working is key, and there will be significant liaison with other agencies as required. Contributing to Service development will be important, as well as involvement in training others, and developing the psychological knowledge of other professionals within the Tier 4 service. Working for our organisation CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Member of HCPC Desirable criteria Post-doctoral training in one of more additional relevant specialised areas of psychological practice. Approved clinician status Knowledge and Expertise Essential criteria Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches relevant to people across the full spectrum of psychological problems. Knowledge of relevant NHS structures, processes and policies. Capacity to interpret & communicate complex policies to others, particularly in respect of implications for meeting psychological components of care. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Experience Essential criteria Extensive assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist Extensive experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation & intervention with clients across all care settings, including community, primary care and inpatient settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Experience of the professional management of qualified and prequalified clinical psychologists and of other professionals. Experience of policy and service development and of initiating and implementing service improvements & developments in both specialist and generic areas. Experience of organising and chairing meetings. Experience of managing referrals and waiting lists and contributing to the strategic development of services. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact Name
Joy Fenna Job title
Head of Clinical Service Email address Telephone number
0151482393359 Additional Information If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact or telephone 01244 393100
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Consultant Clinical Psychologist Grade
Band 8c Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref
373-CYP1257-B RR Site
1829 Building Town
Chester Salary
£74,290 - £85,601 per annum Salary period
Yearly Closing
21/01/2025 23:59 Job Overview This is a newly developed Consultant Clinical Psychologist role, and the post holder will take on the position of Clinical and Professional lead for the Tier 4 CAMHS Psychology Service, across the different departments in Tier 4. This is a permanent full-time post, developed to improve the professional structure of psychology within the service, and will give the postholder the opportunity to help shape CWPs Children, Young People and Families Mental Health Services. Main duties of the job The postholder will take on a new Consultant Psychologist position, designed to have overall leadership, professionally and clinically for Clinical Psychology staff within Tier 4 CAMHS. This will be based at Ancora House, Chester, and the post covers the two CAMHS Inpatient wards, the Eating disorder Tier 4 service (CHEDS), and the psychology input for Ancora Care (a Home based treatment service set within our Assessment and Outreach Team). There will be a significant role in supervision of senior and other qualified Clinical Psychology staff, and the role will include holding a reasonable clinical caseload. A high degree of multi-disciplinary working is key, and there will be significant liaison with other agencies as required. Contributing to Service development will be important, as well as involvement in training others, and developing the psychological knowledge of other professionals within the Tier 4 service. Working for our organisation CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment
, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Member of HCPC Desirable criteria Post-doctoral training in one of more additional relevant specialised areas of psychological practice. Approved clinician status Knowledge and Expertise Essential criteria Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches relevant to people across the full spectrum of psychological problems. Knowledge of relevant NHS structures, processes and policies. Capacity to interpret & communicate complex policies to others, particularly in respect of implications for meeting psychological components of care. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Experience Essential criteria Extensive assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist Extensive experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation & intervention with clients across all care settings, including community, primary care and inpatient settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Experience of the professional management of qualified and prequalified clinical psychologists and of other professionals. Experience of policy and service development and of initiating and implementing service improvements & developments in both specialist and generic areas. Experience of organising and chairing meetings. Experience of managing referrals and waiting lists and contributing to the strategic development of services. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact Name
Joy Fenna Job title
Head of Clinical Service Email address Telephone number
0151482393359 Additional Information If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact or telephone 01244 393100
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