Clinical Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist - Children's Neurodevelopmental
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team to offer a high quality clinical psychology service within the Children's Neurodevelopmental Assess. Service. The successful applicant would be working within our welcoming and skilled Multi-disciplinary Neurodevelopmental Assessment team in the stunning county of Cornwall; contributing to the delivery of a successful and innovative ND assessment and advice service for children, young people and their families in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
You will work within the Multi-disciplinary Neurodevelopmental assessment team, and alongside the team's current lead Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical assessment and formulation for children, young people with complex Neurodevelopmental needs including Autism and ADHD, across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We would consider applicants who have appropriate registration as a practitioner psychologist, with experience in working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. There is opportunity for this to be a band 7-8 development post, with a clear competency framework to support this development over 18months to 3 years.We would also consider negotiation over the number of working hours per week for the successful applicant. We will consider applicants who are current trainees, due to qualify this year.
Proposed interview date: tbc
Main duties of the job
Clinical lead responsibility for assessment and formulation work for children and young people with complex Neurodevelopmental needs who may be seeking a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD.- Specific responsibility for supporting the service and MDT colleagues to provide reliable, evidence-based, diagnostic assessments, including differential assessment of other ND conditions such as Fetal Alcohol spectrum, Intellectual disability, Developmental trauma, Developmental coordination disorder and Developmental language disorder. This role will therefore include specialist assessment such as informal, dynamic and formal cognitive assessment.
- Providing specialist assessment and formulation support to the Neurodevelopmental assessment team as well as consultation to the partners and agencies we work with across the county.
- A focus of the role is working with complex developmental, psychological difficulties and distress and delivering specialist individual psychological assessment and formulations.
- The post holder will provide and support regular supervision and consultation with colleagues in the team, working as a team and also autonomously to ensure psychology support is delivered within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
Countywide role (Preference for clinical base can be considered). The role is funded 4 days per week, but has potential to increase in the future.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria- A professional qualification in an area of applied psychology practice (doctoral level)
- Doctoral level training in research design and methodology as practiced within the field of applied psychology
- Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Post-doctoral training in Neurodevelopmental conditions/Autism/Learning Disability/ADHD/FASD/Developmental Trauma
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria- A willingness to seek professional training in the supervision of doctoral trainees in clinical psychology
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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