Clinical Psychologist - CORE CAMHS | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for its Chesterfield CAMHS base. The successful candidate will provide assessments and interventions for young individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This role allows for collaboration within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, focusing on improving service delivery and reducing waiting times. Newly qualified professionals are encouraged to apply for a structured development role. Opportunities for flexible arrangements may be available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Ability to provide training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for young people with mental health difficulties.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waiting times for treatments.
• Support professionals in the CAMHS service.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Do you have a passion for young people’s mental health? Do you thrive in multi-disciplinary settings where psychological skills are highly valued? Working in a very friendly and dynamic CAMHS Service, we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist based mainly in our Chesterfield Core CAMHS Base following the successful CAMHS Service submission for funding – we have a focused investment from the ICB (integrated Care Board) into routine CAMHS specifically for Reducing CAMHS waiting times as part of a Service Development Improvement Plan 2025‑2027. We are happy to consider flexible options. There are opportunities for indirect working (e.g., consultation, supporting formulation skills development). Our Service has 10 teams with excellent track records working closely together, with opportunities for gaining different experiences to develop your portfolio. Our internal training programme for staff is positively‑rated and clinical supervision practice is highly valued. We value the diversity of our clinicians, and the skill sets they bring. Whilst this is an 8a post we are very happy to receive applications from soon to be or newly qualified Clinical Psychologists in a preceptorship role with a structured development plan to progress with regular support. This post is funded for 0.6 WTE 3 days – there may be options to consider combinations with other posts.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological/therapy‑based assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties
• Provide a pivotal lead role in reducing waiting lists (‘Referral to Treatment’ (RTT) times) for Routine Core through indirect consultation and formulation skills offers to Core Mental Health Practitioners and providing direct joint‑clinical work at referral, initial assessment and therapeutic intervention stages, where appropriate
• Be client‑centred and a goal‑focused member of our multi‑disciplinary service, championing ROMs and contributing to service developments, as appropriate
• Empower and support young people on their journey to recovery
• Offer clinical advice and support, consultations, supervision and training for professionals in our CAMHS Service
• Be an active member of an experienced multi‑disciplinary service and contribute to team and service developments
• Contribute to case discussions and a ‘careteam’ approach to formulation

Our main CAMHS base is at the main hospital base at the Den on a greenfield site with abundant countryside, lovely views, beautiful landscaping and outdoor gym‑it’s easy to access green space at break times which offers an opportunity to de‑stress. We also have a newer base located near the local train station. Both sites are in the historic market town of Chesterfield, and on the doorstep of Sheffield, a vibrant, multi‑cultural/cosmopolitan city; and are easily accessible from the M1 and the A61. Our other Core CAMHS base is in the beautiful spa town of Buxton and there would be opportunities to carry out some work there also.

Please find out more about our service at camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026