Principal Clinical Psychologist - Urgent Care

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Exeter is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead the Urgent Care Pathway. In this role, you will provide advanced psychological care and support to young people, working closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and strong supervisory and consultation skills. Join a connected team dedicated to improving youth mental health in beautiful Devon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to provide high-quality psychological care to young people.
• Strong experience in managing multi-layered needs in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Urgent Care Pathway alongside Operational and Medical Leads.
• Provide consultation and supervision to clinical staff.
• Develop and deliver psychological care tailored to young people's needs.

Skills

Advanced formulation

Supervisory skills

Consultation skills

Inter-agency collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

We are excited to advertise for a Principal (8b) Clinical Psychologist to join us as Clinical Lead in our Urgent Care Pathway. We are looking for an experienced colleague to work collaboratively with the Operational and Medical Leads in leading this multi-disciplinary pathway forwards. Our Urgent Care Pathway is a community pathway for children and young people who require responsive and/or intensive support with risk and mental health presentations. The Pathway has strong links with other CFHD pathways of care as well as the regular interface with acute care systems. The Pathway is guided by Adaptive Mentalisation Based Integrative Therapy (AMBIT), a model that emphasises the importance of the well-connected team supporting practitioners working with higher risk needs. It is also engaged in exciting service developments including a pilot of rapid response EMDR, for which training will be provided if required. As a Principal Clinical Psychologist, you will hold a Clinical Lead role within Urgent Care, working jointly with Operational and Medical Leads, as well as providing lead contributions to service developments across CFHD.

You will offer advanced formulation, strong supervisory and consultation skills as well as high-quality psychological care to young people. You will have proven experience in working positively with inter-agency colleagues, able to mentalize, contain and respond to multi-layered needs in struggling networks. You will join a group of multi-disciplinary clinical leaders across CFHD who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. As part of a collaborative structure of leadership, you will be well supported as you work together with colleagues to lead forward high-quality care.

There is a strong, friendly and connected network of Clinical Psychologists working across CFHD, enjoying shared CPD and professional support. We also have excellent links with local Doctoral courses for teaching and Trainee placements. We encourage interest from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both personal and professional.

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our children and young people say: we would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions. Join us in beautiful Devon.

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.