Meridian Business Support are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 7/8a equivalent posts) , and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement.The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days onlyWe are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home.The job role will include the followings:Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiativesThe clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket.Essential Requirements:Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventionsDesirable Requirements:Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adoptedIf you are interested in hearing more Information regarding the Clinical Psychologist role please contact Nikki Stephenson at Meridian Business support.

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

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