Senior Practitioner Psychologist - Child and Adolescent

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join their dynamic team in Eastbourne. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families through tailored psychological assessments and interventions. You'll collaborate with a multi-agency team, ensuring integrated care and contributing to service development initiatives. If you are passionate about child mental health and eager to work in a supportive environment that values your expertise, this position is perfect for you. Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your needs.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with experience in mental health.
• Post-graduate training in applied psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans for children.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team for integrated care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Trauma-focused work

Care Programme Approach (CPA)

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Tools

Transport for travel

Job description

Senior Practitioner Psychologist - Child and Adolescent

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area: Psychology - Child and Adolescent

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (Flexible working available), 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 354-CS-21627

Site: Swift Specialist Family Services, Town: Eastbourne

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 06/01/2025 23:59

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care.

Job overview

Senior/Preceptorship Practitioner Psychologist (Band 8a or 7)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled psychologist to join our integrated multi-agency service, working in partnership between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) - Children's Services and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT).

In this vital role, you will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and provide tailored interventions for children and young people who are involved in Child Protection services and pre-Care Proceedings.

Your work will have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. You will:

• Identify and address their mental health needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to foster their well-being.
• Provide crucial support and guidance to parents and caregivers.
• Actively contribute to the development of evidence-based practice within the service.

Main duties of the job

As part of the SWIFT CAT team, you will:

• Conduct specialist clinical assessments for children with mental health difficulties, including those experiencing trauma.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to address these needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for children subject to Child Protection Plans and Pre-Care Proceedings.
• Liaise with key agencies, including ESCC Children's Services, to ensure integrated care.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, varied mental health setting.
• Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex.
• Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed upon.
• Part-time hours (minimum 22.5 hrs/week) considered.

Main Duties:

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using the Care Programme Approach (CPA) principles.
• Conduct specialist assessments and interventions, including trauma-focused work in a multiagency context.
• Provide risk screening, assessment, and management planning.
• Contribute to and facilitate evidence-based individual and group interventions.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise trainees and junior staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, research, and service improvement initiatives.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC.
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applications from underrepresented communities.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.