Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team focused on improving young people's mental health. This role involves delivering clinical psychology services, supporting carers, and promoting psychological thinking across the CAMHS service. Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have experience with children and young people. Flexible working options and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention.
• Act as care coordinator for a defined caseload.
• Deliver consultation and advice to colleagues.

Skills

Compassionate

Evidence-based interventions

Collaborative working

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate Clinical Psychologist, committed to improving young people's mental health? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values innovation, reflective practice, and collaborative working. You'll be joining a committed CAMHS West team, delivering evidence-based interventions and promoting psychological thinking across the service. You will have access to high quality supervision from experienced psychologists, and there will be opportunities for further training. You'll be responsible for delivering clinical psychology services to children and young people with mental health difficulties, as well as providing support to their carers within the CAMHS team. The role also includes working collaboratively with other professionals, promoting psychological perspectives and approaches across the service, and coordinating care for young people as appropriate.

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for children and young people with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
• Act as care coordinator for a defined caseload.
• Deliver consultation and advice to colleagues within CAMHS and partner agencies.
• Support and supervise assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives within CAMHS.
• Liaise effectively with multi-agency colleagues, including social care, education, and paediatrics.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside and coastlines, with vibrant cities nearby and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, plus NHS-specific perks