Highly Specialist CAMHS Psychologist/Clinician

We are delighted to recruit to a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/CAMHS Practitioner to join our multi-professional team Neurodevelopmental Team in Lewisham CAMHS. You will work both in the NDT and Lewisham Paediatric Community Team providing highly specialist assessments for children presenting with developmental and social communication concerns. We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated clinical psychologist/CAMHS practitioner who is committed to providing and maintaining a high quality and standard of psychological care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, and co-occurring mental health and/or behaviour that challenges. You will be working within a supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team who pride ourselves in delivering accessible, empathic high quality care.Main duties of the jobThe highly specialist clinician will provide specialist clinical input in multidisciplinary evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment care planning via our established clinics within the teams The post holder will act as care-coordinator and keyworker, taking responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans, CPA co-ordination and meetings, and ensuring holistic care for children and their families. The post holder will contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service, and provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.About usFlexible working: As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 0900 to 1700 (incl. lunch break), giving you the very best of good work life balance.Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To provide a highly specialist psychology service within a bio-psycho-social model including specialist assessment, formulation, care planning, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a senior team member To act as a care co-ordinator, taking responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans, TAF/TAC, and ensuring holistic care for children and their families. To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent that has been accepted by the HCPC for professional registration. (A/I). Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent) (e.g. in CBT and its modification for the client group), OR a combination of short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. (A/I)
ExperienceEssential
Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in the areas of complex neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric conditions and rare diseases. (A/I) Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature such as complex trauma, significant emotional behavioural dysregulation, psychotic experiences, and quality of life and survival in rare disease context (A/I)
Understanding and KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for complex neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric conditions and rare diseases. (A/I) Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for the client groups in CIPPRD. (A/I) Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics (A/I) Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. (A/I)
SkillsEssential
To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/) To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources. (A/I) To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. (A/I) To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews (A/I)
AbilitiesEssential
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. (A/I) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. (A/I)
Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAddressKaleidoscope Children's Centre 32 Rushey Green London SE6 4JDAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 334-CLI-5478940-A
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