Clinical Psychologist

Sirona Care & Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Sirona Care & Health in Bristol invites a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join our specialist Children's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service covering BNSSG. You will conduct complex autism assessments alongside our MDT, using formulation and evidence-informed approaches.

Based at Osprey Court (South Bristol) with travel to clinics and schools in the region, you will provide consultation, supervision and CPD funds, supporting compassionate leadership and a nurturing, inclusive working

Qualifications

• Application of psychological theory, formulation and evidence-informed approaches to support complex neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Formulations, advice and consultation to multi-professional colleagues in assessment and differential diagnosis of complex cases.
• Experience/knowledge of neurodivergence, mental health and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychological theory and evidence-informed approaches to complex neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Provide formulations and guidance to MDT colleagues.
• Travel to clinics and schools across the BNSSG region.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental assessment

Formulation

Differential diagnosis

Neurodivergence knowledge

Trauma experience

Job description

We are looking for a band 7 clinical psychologist to join our specialist children's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service, which covers Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).This is an exciting opportunity for someone anting to complete complex autism assessments alongside our MDT.

You will be joining the friendly and supportive Emotional Behavioural Wellbeing team, which includes psychologists, mental health nurses and speech & language therapists. Formulation and differential diagnosis will be key parts of this role, and the post-holder will have knowledge and experience of neurodivergence, mental health and trauma.

The Heads of Child Psychology are committed to compassionate and inclusive leadership, and to creating a nurturing and psychologically safe working environment. We value our team members, their development and their overall wellbeing. There will be some flexibility in working pattern to fit around the post holder's personal responsibilities. You will receive regular supervision and line management from a clinical psychologist, with opportunities for reflective practice and protected time and funds for CPD.

The successful applicant will have a base at Osprey Court (South Bristol), but will also need to travel to other clinics and schools in the region.

Main duties of the job

The role will require the application of psychological theory, formulation and evidence informed approaches to support the conclusion of complex neurodevelopmental assessments. A key part will be offering formulations, advice and consultation to multi professional colleagues in the assessment and differential diagnosis of complex cases.

The role will involve working with high levels of family distress, mental health difficulties, and a range of risk type behaviours.

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants.

We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce.

We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.