Clinical Psychologist in Stoke-on-Trent)

eRecruitSmart; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 61,000

Job description

This renowned Charity is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated, experienced and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The Charity aims to change people's lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and neurodivergent people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. They believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve. A full job description will be sent to you on application.

They are in a unique position with a range of generous donors, sponsors and the fantastic work of their fundraising teams. This ongoing support maximises the positive impact they continually demonstrate on the health and wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent children and their families. This enabled them to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year.

What's on offer:

1. A salary equivalent to NHS AfC Band 7-8a (£46,148 to £60,504) dependent on experience
2. Flexible working patterns with the opportunity for home working
3. Award-winning purpose-built facilities in Keele, Staffordshire
4. Commitment to ongoing CPD, reflective practice and extensive training and development
5. Clinical and management support and supervision
6. The chance to support and shape new services
7. Holidays start at 27 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Charity worker discounts
10. Eligible for Blue Light discount card
11. Life assurance after 1 year's service
12. Pension scheme
13. Recommend a friend scheme
14. Free on-site parking
15. No expectation for out of hours, rota or weekend work

The role of Clinical Psychologist is a permanent post, supporting the MDT in the delivery of specialist clinical services through assessment, formulation, intervention and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing their autism service.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Assistants, Trainees and charity volunteers.

Their clinical services are in the process of developing plans to broaden and shape future services based on the evolution of the wider organisational vision and strategy, and so this is an exciting time for the successful candidate to join the team and support this process of shaping future services.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways including diagnostic assessment, formulation, recommendations, guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and young people and those around them.
2. Work as part of the MDT in a specialist autism service for children and young people and their families - fostering strong collaborative relationships with colleagues to maximise effectiveness.
3. Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and communicate the findings to others as required, for example parents, children and team colleagues, adapting communication to the needs of others as appropriate.
4. Implement a range of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as required.
5. Provide specialist psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and ongoing support.
6. Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's policies, procedures and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit, working in conjunction with the Research Department.
7. Undertake and participate in service development projects as required, working with colleagues to strive for continuous improvement in service provision.
8. Provide clinical supervision, and where appropriate line management oversight, for Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and other professionals as delegated.

Essential Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience / Skills:

1. Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology.
2. Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
3. Experience of a range of specialist assessment approaches including standardised psychometric assessments, cognitive/neuropsychological tests, structured professional interviews, informal observations and combining complex information to make informed clinical judgements.
4. Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
5. Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with a variety of client groups including children, young people and families, with a variety of different needs.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage a wide range of children, families, staff and other stakeholders and foster good collaborative team relationships.
7. Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches as required, with an openness to learning and improving practice.
8. A personal commitment to the organisation's vision, values and principles.
9. Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required.

How to Apply:

eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.

Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates. A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices.

Thank you for your interest in this position.