Band 7 CAMHS Clinical Psychologist - Weston-super-Mare

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health trust in the UK is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join their Community CAMHS Team. The role involves providing consultation, assessment, and treatment for children and young people facing mental health difficulties. Candidates should have relevant experience and be passionate about working in a multi-professional environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Preferably experience within a community CAMHS service.

Responsibilities

• Offer consultation, assessment, and treatment to young people.
• Work within a multi-professional team.
• Develop areas of clinical interest.

Education

Clinical Psychology qualification

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our experienced and established team of Clinical Psychologists within our multidisciplinary Community CAMHS Team.

You must be a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with children and young people, preferably within a community CAMHS service.

Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Taunton, with convenient access to the M5 motorway. Weston-super-Mare is a growing, multicultural area offering numerous amenities, beautiful coastline, and the Mendip Hills. The location is ideal for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Bristol and Taunton. The area also boasts a number of outstanding Ofsted-rated schools.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer consultation, assessment, and treatment to young people with mental and emotional health difficulties, alongside their families. The team includes a senior psychologist who will support your professional development, as well as other professionals with a variety of skills and knowledge from diverse backgrounds. You should be passionate about working within a multi-professional team to meet the needs of young people.

As a service and team, we are keen to help you develop your areas of clinical interest.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may involve a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service users.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.