Clinical Psychologist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Bromley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Bromley CAMHS Adolescent Team. The role includes providing specialized psychological assessments and interventions, consulting with non-psychologist colleagues, and supervising other professionals. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and current HCPC registration. Experience in dealing with children and knowledge of relevant legislation are essential for this challenging and rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Doctorate training in clinical psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment across care settings is essential.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention.
• Supervise clinical psychologists and trainees.
• Utilize research skills for audit and service development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Consultation skills

Risk assessment skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a clinical psychology service to clients of the Bromley CAMHS Adolescent Team, providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention.

Offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non professional carers and providing supervision to clinical psychologists/psychological therapists and trainees.

Working autonomously within professional guidelines, consistent with CYP-IAPT principles and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.

Utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Doctorate training in clinical psychology, accredited by the BPS
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Training in research methods and/or other fields of applied psychology

Expereince/Knowledge/Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment across care settings
• Knowledge of child protection, child in need and looked-after children legislation and procedures
• Well-developed verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Skills and knowledge of risk assessment
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of supervision skills and/or experience

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. We also discourage overuse of AI during the application process because this can negatively impact the quality of your application and may hinder your chances of being shortlisted. Thank you.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)