Overview
We have an exciting challenge for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the development of community paediatric psychology services within our well established Child Development Centre in Worthing. We are delighted to have this opportunity to bring psychology in house to expand our vibrant and committed team of Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Specialist Nurses and skilled administrative staff. Based in the Child Development Centre, located within Worthing Hospital, the post will focus on the MDT assessment of complex neurodevelopmental cases alongside supporting children and young people with complex needs and providing supervision to our Family Support Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of community paediatric psychology services and embed within the Child Development Centre.
- Coordinate and lead the systematic provision of highly specialist psychological assessment and therapies services for children under the care of Community Paediatrics / The Worthing Child Development Centre at Worthing Hospital (WCDC).
- Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary WCDC team to support the developmental assessment and psychological wellbeing of pre‑ and primary‑school‑aged children and their parents/carers, through direct face‑to‑face and virtual work.
- Provide extensive consultation to and liaison with health professionals and professionals from other agencies involved in children’s care, especially education and social care.
- Shape new developments and organisational changes as a key discipline in the provision of Community Paediatrics services.
- Support children and young people with complex needs and provide supervision to our Family Support Therapist.
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Ms Ros Foulds, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Email: ros.foulds@nhs.net, Tel: 07788 924386. To discuss the post or arrange an informal visit please contact Ms Ros Foulds or Dr Kate Fisher, Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics, on 01243 788122 ext 32538 / 01903 286733.
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We have an exciting challenge for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the development of community paediatric psychology services within our well established Child Development Centre in Worthing. We are delighted to have this opportunity to bring psychology in house to expand our vibrant and committed team of Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Specialist Nurses and skilled administrative staff. Based in the Child Development Centre, located within Worthing Hospital, the post will focus on the MDT assessment of complex neurodevelopmental cases alongside supporting children and young people with complex needs and providing supervision to our Family Support Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of community paediatric psychology services and embed within the Child Development Centre.
- Coordinate and lead the systematic provision of highly specialist psychological assessment and therapies services for children under the care of Community Paediatrics / The Worthing Child Development Centre at Worthing Hospital (WCDC).
- Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary WCDC team to support the developmental assessment and psychological wellbeing of pre‑ and primary‑school‑aged children and their parents/carers, through direct face‑to‑face and virtual work.
- Provide extensive consultation to and liaison with health professionals and professionals from other agencies involved in children’s care, especially education and social care.
- Shape new developments and organisational changes as a key discipline in the provision of Community Paediatrics services.
- Support children and young people with complex needs and provide supervision to our Family Support Therapist.
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Ms Ros Foulds, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Email: ros.foulds@nhs.net, Tel: 07788 924386. To discuss the post or arrange an informal visit please contact Ms Ros Foulds or Dr Kate Fisher, Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics, on 01243 788122 ext 32538 / 01903 286733.
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