Clinical Psychology is highly valued in our CAMHS Learning Disability Multi‑Disciplinary Team, and we are looking for an experienced clinician to join our service for children aged 0 to 18 in Gloucestershire. The role will be focussed on supporting the experienced nursing team with highly complex children around formulation of their needs to deliver psychological interventions for the child, family and network. It is an opportunity to further develop a specialism in Learning Disability. Our service is embedded in strong values, and we put children and families at the heart of what we do. We are always striving for Quality Improvement and are part of a dynamic service that is continually leaning and introducing initiative to improve. We are part of a wider Children’s Directorate developing integrated ways of working with our physical health and mental health colleagues. Please note that we are open to considering applications from candidates suitable for a development opportunity. Appointment would be at Band7, with progression to Band8a upon successful completion of the required development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist assessment and treatment interventions in line with the NICE guidance for children and young people (0–18yrs) and their families/carers who present with emotional and mental health difficulties associated with a learning disability.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (Paediatrics, physical health, social care and education) and undertake clinical responsibility for psychological interventions, adhering to risk management and care planning processes and liaising with Trust and multi‑agency partners across Gloucestershire as required.
- Deliver highly specialist clinical assessment, formulation and treatment for vulnerable children and young people who have high clinical risk and other complex needs associated with their disability.
- Provide specialist clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team where expected roles, responsibilities and activity/performance expectations are outlined within the team service specification.
- Deliver supervision, consultation and training to a wide range of staff.
- Lead development projects, service evaluation and audit where appropriate.
- Work with complex clinical presentations, including risk management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Doctorate Qualification in Clinical Psychology and current registration.
- Knowledge/experience working with children and young people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge/experience working with neurodiversity.
- Skills in specialist assessment and formulation of a full range of children and young people’s needs.
- Ability to offer specialist interventions where indicated.
- Keep the child/young person’s experiences and voice at the heart of their work and communicate clearly to children and families.
- Contribute to MDTs and professional networks, and offer consultation.
- Understand the roles of multiple professional agencies in supporting the emotional, behavioural and relational needs of the child and be able to provide personalised care plans to reflect changing needs.
- Experience in delivering supervision, consultation and training to staff.
Statement of Eligibility
Working with children: Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.
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