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The post holder will provide a high quality, specialist psychology service to children presenting with neurodevelopmental needs across all sectors of care within the Birmingham catchment area. They will be part of the multidisciplinary team in the Neurodevelopmental Hubs and liaise closely with colleagues in education, supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other psychologists and others who provide psychologically based care and treatment.
They will support a culture of research and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service developments and propose and implement policy changes within the Service and the broader multidisciplinary team. They will also be highly visible and, accessible and a figure to whom staff, patients and their families, can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological assessment, self‑reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi‑structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the child’s care.
- Formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a child’s psychological problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client’s problems and employing methods of proven efficiency across the full range of care settings.
- Implement a range of psychological interventions for children, carers, families and groups within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upon different explanatory models while maintaining provisional hypotheses.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Post graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Post‑doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
- Training in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists.
- Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Experience
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group‑based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences.
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post‑qualification.
Skills / Knowledge
- Highly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing.
- Knowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties.
- Well‑developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non‑professional groups, across agencies.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Knowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult‑to‑treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children.
Personal Qualities
- Self‑motivated.
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic outlook and ability to set a good example.
- Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Evidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively.
- Keen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities.
Benefits of working for us
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers.
- Dedicated well‑being services for all employees.
- Flexible working where possible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives.
Promoting Workforce Equality
BCHC is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with protected characteristics. We guarantee an interview to applicants from under‑represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria of the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
DBS Costs
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of the DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3‑month period once you start employment. For bank workers the full cost of the DBS check will be deducted from your pay following completion of online mandatory training.
Flexible Working
BCHC supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, actively considers requests and supports them where practically possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Eligible candidates must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles and Band 3 Non‑Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
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