Bank level 7 Practitioner Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a bank-only Practitioner Psychologist in the Children and Families Division, based in its Neurodevelopmental Hub. The role focuses on specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for children with developmental and neurodevelopmental needs, with guidance to families and partner services.

The post holder works autonomously and may act as care co-ordinator, and will supervise assistant practitioners and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctoral training in clinical or applied psychology accredited by the BPS, covering psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, two or more therapies and lifespan development

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments of referred children using psychometric and neuropsychological tools, rating scales, observations and interviews
• Develop psychological formulations and deliver evidence-based interventions for children, families, carers and groups
• Evaluate treatment options, monitor progress and take autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment planning and discharge
• Give specialist advice, guidance and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies
• Contribute to risk assessment and management, care planning and reviews
• Act as care co-ordinator where appropriate, initiating and reviewing care plans
• Supervise assistant practitioners, research psychologists and doctoral trainees, and contribute to teaching and training
• Take part in research, clinical audit, service evaluation and service development
• Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and compassionately
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional reports, working within safeguarding, confidentiality and infection prevention requirements
• Contribute to operational policy development and the monitoring and evaluation of psychology services
• Maintain professional development through supervision, appraisal, reflective practice and CPD

Skills

Psychological assessment

Formulation

Intervention delivery

Communication with families

Cultural competence

Education

Postgraduate doctoral training in clinical or applied psychology (BPS-accredited)

Job description

A bank-only Practitioner Psychologist post in the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in its Neurodevelopmental Hub. The work centres on specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children with developmental and neurodevelopmental needs, with advice to families and partner services. The post holder works autonomously and may act as care co-ordinator, and the role includes teaching and supervising assistant practitioners and trainees. Applicants need BPS-accredited doctoral training, current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments of referred children using psychometric and neuropsychological tools, rating scales, observations and interviews
• Develop psychological formulations and deliver evidence-based interventions for children, families, carers and groups
• Evaluate treatment options, monitor progress and take autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment planning and discharge
• Give specialist advice, guidance and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies
• Contribute to risk assessment and management, care planning and reviews
• Act as care co-ordinator where appropriate, initiating and reviewing care plans
• Supervise assistant practitioners, research psychologists and doctoral trainees, and contribute to teaching and training
• Take part in research, clinical audit, service evaluation and service development
• Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and compassionately
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional reports, working within safeguarding, confidentiality and infection prevention requirements
• Contribute to operational policy development and the monitoring and evaluation of psychology services
• Maintain professional development through supervision, appraisal, reflective practice and CPD

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctoral training in clinical or applied psychology accredited by the BPS, covering psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, two or more therapies and lifespan development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

• Specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children across outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings
• Work with a wide range of client groups across the life course and the full range of clinical severity
• Maintain professionalism with highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threatened physical abuse
• Application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Skills & knowledge

• Complex psychological assessment methods, including psychometrics such as ADOS, requiring sustained concentration
• Communicate complex, technical and sensitive information orally and in writing to children, families and professionals inside and outside the NHS
• Consultation with professional and non-professional groups
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development, including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and ASD
• Specialised psychological therapies for difficult-to-treat groups, such as dual diagnoses and children with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of legislation relating to children

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Other

• Able and willing to move around the city
• Able to carry a variety of equipment between locations safely

Nice to have

• Pre-qualification training or qualifications in research methodology, staff training or other applied psychology fields
• Doctoral-level knowledge of research methodology, research design and multivariate data analysis