Band 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join their expanding CAMHS team. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and treatments for children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Candidates should have relevant post-qualification experience and a keen interest in paediatric psychology. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in CAMHS, paediatrics, or health psychology.
• Ability to work independently and develop specialist skills.
• Experience with ADHD & Autism assessment pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment to patients.
• Conduct cognitive neuropsychological assessments.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with paediatric staff.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Family Interventions

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Band 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical or counselling psychologist to join an expanding specialist CAMHS team focused on neurodevelopment assessment/intervention and paediatric psychology. The post holder will, under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Psychologist, provide highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment to patients, and support and consult with non-psychologist colleagues. Outpatient caseload will include neurodevelopmental and paediatric liaison cases, involving triage, individual, and family interventions. The role includes conducting cognitive neuropsychological assessments and contributing to service development. There may also be opportunities to collaborate with the Royal Free Hospital children's diabetes team and contribute to service development in CAMHS & diabetes.

This role is suited for a clinical or counselling psychologist with post-qualification experience in CAMHS, paediatrics, or other physical health services, or an interest in developing expertise in these areas. The post holder should have the necessary experience to work at this senior level and will contribute to ADHD & Autism assessment pathways, working alongside other psychologists and supervising an assistant psychologist in family liaison and database management. The caseload will involve children and young people with neurodevelopmental mental health difficulties and/or medical conditions.

Additionally, there are opportunities to work with the Royal Free Hospital children's diabetes team, providing support for children, young people, and families living with Type 1, Type 2, MODY, and other types of diabetes, aged 0-19. Responsibilities include supporting newly diagnosed patients, contributing to hybrid closed-loop implementation reviews, and ongoing psychological assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Building strong relationships with paediatric staff, including paediatricians, clinical nurse specialists, and dieticians, is essential.

This role will appeal to a clinical psychologist with post-qualification experience in CAMHS, paediatrics, or health psychology roles. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have a keen interest in working with young people, and aspire to develop specialist skills.

The CAMHS service is based in a large hospital in central Hampstead, within walking distance of the tube, and we are a welcoming, supportive team.

This position is available up to 0.8 WTE (4 days per week), with a requirement to work on Fridays. Annual leave starts at 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata. For more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Thursday, 29 May 2025.