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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - CAMHS Hospital

Appoint Healthcare
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bishop's Wood, Staffordshire ST19, England

Salary

£50,895 - £56,257 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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  • The position available is for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist at a CAMHS Hospital in Stafford, offering a salary range of £50,895 to £56,267 per annum.
  • The role requires previous experience within a CAMHS setting and HCPC registration.
  • The psychologist will be responsible for assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and guiding colleagues in clinical interventions.
  • Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a birthday off, and access to various training and development opportunities.
  • The hospital is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - CAMHS Hospital 
Salary: £50,895 - £56,267 per annum 
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire 
Hours: Full-Time - 37.5 hours 

Overview / Summary 

Appoint Healthcare is partnering with a leading national provider of health and social care services for young people and adults with neurological, mental health, and learning disabilities. We are currently recruiting a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for our 37-bed specialist hospital in Stafford, dedicated to children and adolescents with complex mental health needs requiring intensive inpatient treatment.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care, collaborating closely with young people, their families, and professionals. As part of the Mental Health Network and a key partner in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, led by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to the highest standards of care.

We use a clinically-led, person-centered model of care designed with input from a range of experts and feedback from our young people and families, incorporating evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs.

Our hospital includes an Ofsted-registered school, ensuring continuity of education. The facility comprises three specialised units, each supported by a dedicated, consultant-led multi-disciplinary team:

  1. Eating Disorders Service

  2. Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

  3. General Adolescent Service


Role Overview / Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety, protect human rights, and assess patients' behaviours and treatment needs.

  • Develop and deliver evidence-based individual and group treatment to reduce problematic behaviors.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs.

  • Guide and support colleagues in implementing clinical psychology interventions.

  • Uphold security protocols, continuously assess and manage risks.

  • Maintain CPD as an HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist, ensuring competency in psychological and risk assessments.

  • Build and sustain positive relationships with colleagues, visitors, and carers.


Requirements

  • HCPC registration

  • BPS membership

  • Previous experience within a CAMHS setting

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. As a Disability Confident committed employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Additional day off for your birthday.

  • Comprehensive support and guidance from our clinical and business leadership teams, fostering opportunities for career development.

  • A thorough paid induction

  • Access to the Learning Hub, offering a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities.

  • Reward App with discounts on your weekly shop.

  • Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Helpline & App, providing support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice.

  • Salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension scheme.

  • Option to join the Medicash Health Plan for you and your family, helping you save money on everyday health essentials like dental and optical care.

  • Recognition of outstanding contributions through the Awards program.

  • Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Erin Giles, Recruitment Director, on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)

The actual rate of pay will be within the advertised banding and will depend on your ability to demonstrate competence during the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APP5A

 

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