Community CAMHS - Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) - Clinical Psychology - Nottinghamshire Healt[...]

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join an expanding Community CAMHS service in North Nottinghamshire. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychological services to children and families. Applicants should hold a BPS-accredited doctorate and HCPC registration, with experience in child mental health.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Multi-agency collaboration and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychology services to children, young people, and families.
• Undertake research and audits; develop the service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Risk Assessment

Education

Postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology

Job description

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Site: Balderton Primary Care Centre, Town: Balderton

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Closing Date: 01/06/2025 23:59

Interview Date: 16/06/2025

Job overview

CAMHS Clinical Psychologist, Band 8a, 0.8wte (30 hours)

We offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to develop their expertise within an expanding Community CAMHS service covering North Nottinghamshire (Newark, Sherwood, and Bassetlaw).

We welcome applications from recently qualified psychologists or those due to qualify in 2025, and we are open to developing this as a preceptorship post (Band 7-8a).

The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, including nursing, social workers, psychiatry, and psychological therapists, in a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Applicants must hold a postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology accredited by the BPS and be HCPC registered. Experience working with children, young people, and their families is essential.

For more information, contact Ryan Smith, Clinical Team Lead, or Dr. Liz Ferreira, CAMHS Clinical Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical psychology services to children, young people, and families; support care systems; undertake research and audits; and develop the service.

Working for our organisation

We are part of #TeamNottsHC, delivering diverse healthcare services across Nottinghamshire and beyond, with a focus on inclusivity, staff wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Includes psychological assessments, formulation, therapeutic interventions, risk management, multi-agency coordination, supervision, and professional development activities.

Person specification

Qualifications: Postgraduate doctorate in clinical psychology (BPS accredited), HCPC registration.

Experience: Working with children and young people with complex mental health needs, multi-agency collaboration, clinical supervision, and specific experience with ADHD & ASD.

Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of mental health legislation, therapeutic models, risk assessment, and effective communication with children and families.

Contractual & Training requirements

Full UK driving license required; additional training in psychological therapies, assessment, supervision, and neurodevelopmental conditions preferred.

Values & Behaviours

Demonstrate honesty, respect, compassion, teamwork, and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Additional info

Applicants must pay for their DBS check (£26.40 standard, £54.40 enhanced), with an option to enroll in the DBS Update Service (£16/year).

Ensure compliance with professional standards, maintain accurate records, and participate in team activities.

For further info or informal enquiries, contact Ryan Smith at [e-mail].