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NHS Jobs; Birstall; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Birthday leave

Enhanced pension

Healthcare CashPlan

DBS check paid

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to join our welcoming team. You will contribute to assessment and evidence-based therapies for young people with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary setting.

Role requires doctoral level training, HCPC registration, and extensive experience in CAMH services. A UK driving licence and commitment to collaborative care are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic psychology.
• HCPC registration or equivalent graduate health qualification.
• Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy.
• Minimum twelve months post-qualification experience or preceptorship-level experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical input and assessment for young people with complex MH difficulties.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and care.
• Support families and carers as part of the treatment plan.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based therapies

Interagency collaboration

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

HCPC registration or equivalent

Job description

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

You will join our welcoming and supportive team of Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. You will work as part of a comprehensive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing direct clinical input and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, including eating disorder, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma. As a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist, you will have (As a minimum): Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic Psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies. Current registration with HCPC OR a registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy OR Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies AND accredited membership of the relevant body Minimum of twelve months post qualification experience or appropriate experience in training to join us at a preceptorship level. Full UK Driving Licence Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including at least six months clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Experience of working multi-disciplinary team working and interagency collaboration Knowledge of whole life span development and the impact on emotional, psychological and mental well-being. Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence based psychological therapy relevant to the treatment of adolescents with complex problems and their families. A commitment to supporting young people with complex presentations, risks and needs to develop resilience and move towards independence. Company Benefits Minimum 30 days holiday An additional day off each year for your birthday Enhanced company sick pay Enhanced company pension Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Paid time off for fertility treatment Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts. Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. Free eye tests and various other benefits. Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate) Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. Long service awards. Social events including a Christmas party. Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral Free onsite parking.

£49,432.50 - £64,818 Dependant on experience and banding