Band 8a Clinical Psychologist- East and Central CAMHS - Bristol
Job summary
The East and Central Bristol CAMHS Team is located within a community settlement in a vibrant and culturally diverse area of Central Bristol. Our team is made up of Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Systemic Practitioners, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists. We are a CYP-IAPT service currently developing the i-Thrive framework.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide a specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS. To provide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such as neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
Main duties of the job
To use specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.
The post holder will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to assess and treat children and young people referred into our service. In addition to offering Specialist Psychological interventions, clinical supervision and leadership in a mutually identified area they will hold a caseload within our assessment and treatment pathway.
They willprovide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such as neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-CAMHS018-0225
Job locations
East and Central CAMHS - Barton Hill
Ducie Road
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area andwhere appropriate outside of the area.
- To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS. To provide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such as neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
Job responsibilities
- To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area andwhere appropriate outside of the area.
- To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS. To provide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such as neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
Person Specification
clinical psychology post
Essential
- Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
- Significant experience working as a Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of CAMHS
- Experience of offering Clinical Supervision
- Passion and experience of working with diversity
clinical psychology post
Essential
- Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
- Significant experience working as a Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of CAMHS
- Experience of offering Clinical Supervision
- Passion and experience of working with diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
East and Central CAMHS - Barton Hill
Ducie Road
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
East and Central CAMHS - Barton Hill
Ducie Road
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Services Manager
Becky Davies
01173408600
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-CAMHS018-0225
Job locations
East and Central CAMHS - Barton Hill
Ducie Road
Bristol
BS5 0AX
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