Senior Clinical Psychologist, Children in Care CAMHS

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in South Gloucestershire is inviting applications for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist within the Children in Care Specialist CAMHS Service.

You will assess, treat, and lead on clinical work with children, young people and families, contributing to complex cases and MDT discussions.

The post emphasises trauma-informed care, collaboration with partner agencies, and professional supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Post-qualification experience in relevant therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology services to the designated CAMHS team including assessment and therapy for individuals and groups.
• Provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies.
• Participate in generic team duties and supervision arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Resilience

Independent working

Education

Doctoral clinical psychology qualification

HCPC Registration

Post qualification in relevant therapeutic interventions

Job description

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in South Gloucestershire is inviting applications for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist within the Children in Care Specialist CAMHS Service.

You will assess, treat, and lead on clinical work with children, young people and families, contributing to complex cases and MDT discussions.

The post emphasises trauma-informed care, collaboration with partner agencies, and professional supervision.