Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Gradd
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Secondment considered)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Oriau cywasgedig
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 373-CYP1236
- Cyflogwr
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Maple House
- Tref
- Birkenhead
- Cyflog
- £70,417 - £81,138 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 08/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Band 8c
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity for a 0.9WTE 1 year fixed term/secondment opportunity Consultant Clinical Psychologist position has arisen, working into the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Access Team in Wirral.
MyMind CYPMHS in Wirral are working together with families and community services to improve mental health through accessible, inclusive, specialist care and support, to increase children and young people’s potential and life chances.
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in Wirral Schools. Wirral Access Team offers comprehensive assessment, formulation and signposting of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health problems.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who is compassionate, trauma-informed, and dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people in Wirral. The post-holder will be an integral part of Wirral CYPMHS, providing strong clinical leadership and strategic oversight in the delivery of our services, alongside Clinical and Operational Leads.
There will be an expectation to supervise an Assistant Psychologist within MHST and an opportunity for Trainee Psychologist within the team.
The post-holder will have substantial experience of working in services for children, young people and parents / carers. They will have a track record in effective multi-agency working, a comprehensive understanding of relevant policy and legislation, and strong communication skills for collaborating with commissioners and other key stakeholders.
The post holder will be responsible for a range of clinical governance activities to ensure safe, effective and quality service delivery. They will develop the CYPMHS workforce through clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and the provision of continuing professional development. They will engage in a range of audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities to encourage best practice and ensure positive outcomes for those who access our service.
The role will involve working clinically with young people, their families and parents / carers.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the bottom of this page under the job description, or via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post-doctoral training in one of more additional relevant specialised areas of psychological practice
- Formal supervision, mentoring or coaching qualification
- Formal leadership training
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and Expertise
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches relevant to people across the full spectrum of psychological problems
- Demonstrates further advanced / specialist knowledge and skills gained through additional postdoctoral training, and / or CPD and supervised practice
- Knowledge of relevant NHS structures, processes and policies. Capacity to interpret & communicate complex policies to others, particularly in respect of implications for meeting psychological components of care. Able to effectively implement same and use as basis for strategic planning across one or more organisations
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by HCPC
Meini prawf dymunol
- Familiarity with theory & practice of management & organisational change and principles of leadership
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Extensive assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist
- Extensive experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation & intervention with clients across all care settings, including community, primary care and inpatient settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse
- Experience of the professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists and of other professionals
- Experience of policy and service development and of initiating and implementing service improvements & developments in both specialist and generic areas
- Experience of organising and chairing meetings
- Experience of managing referrals and waiting lists and contributing to the strategic development of services
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of managing budgets & resources in general
- Experience of representing the profession in local policy
- Experience of liaising and negotiating with commissioners and others concerned with determining Service provision
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