Applied Psychologist
- Employer
- Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- County Durham
- Salary
- £40,057 to £45,839 a year pro rata, per annum
- Closing date
- 2 Jul 2022
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We currently have opportunities for a Band 7 Applied Psychologist to join Tees, Esk and Wear Valley's NHS Foundation Trust. The post is permanent within the new Durham and Darlington CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service.
Main duties of the job
The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service provides assessment to children and young people where a question is raised around whether they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder (including but not limited to Autism/ADHD). We are seeking psychologists with a special interest and clinical experience in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The post holders will contribute to the assessment and diagnostic decision making for school aged young people where there is a query about whether they may have autism and / or attentional difficulties. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team include Applied Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists.
These posts are full-time; however, part-time may be considered.
About us
There is a well-established and supportive Psychological Professions Network within the wider Durham and Darlington Children and Young People's Service supported by a highly motivated team of senior managers and clinical leads. Strong links exist between the service and local training courses in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and psychological therapy.
Applied Psychology and Psychological Therapy is highly valued within the Trust with good professional support. Psychological Professionals provide key leadership roles within the Trust and leadership skills and behaviours are integral to the recruitment process.
The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the use of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants must have experience and an interest in working with young people with autism and attentional difficulties. They should have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic assessment process for autism and ADHD. Applicants should have experience in conducting a range of standardised assessments, and it would be desirable if this included specialist neurodevelopmental assessments. They should be experienced in complex formulations and providing comprehensive feedback to families and other agencies involved in a young persons care. The post holder should have the skills and experience to provide supervision, contribute to service evaluation, and manage the demands of service development and change. The post holders will need to travel to venues across County Durham and Darlington.
Person Specification Qualification Essential
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-DDC-119-22
Main duties of the job
The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service provides assessment to children and young people where a question is raised around whether they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder (including but not limited to Autism/ADHD). We are seeking psychologists with a special interest and clinical experience in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The post holders will contribute to the assessment and diagnostic decision making for school aged young people where there is a query about whether they may have autism and / or attentional difficulties. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team include Applied Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists.
These posts are full-time; however, part-time may be considered.
About us
There is a well-established and supportive Psychological Professions Network within the wider Durham and Darlington Children and Young People's Service supported by a highly motivated team of senior managers and clinical leads. Strong links exist between the service and local training courses in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and psychological therapy.
Applied Psychology and Psychological Therapy is highly valued within the Trust with good professional support. Psychological Professionals provide key leadership roles within the Trust and leadership skills and behaviours are integral to the recruitment process.
The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the use of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants must have experience and an interest in working with young people with autism and attentional difficulties. They should have a good working knowledge of the diagnostic assessment process for autism and ADHD. Applicants should have experience in conducting a range of standardised assessments, and it would be desirable if this included specialist neurodevelopmental assessments. They should be experienced in complex formulations and providing comprehensive feedback to families and other agencies involved in a young persons care. The post holder should have the skills and experience to provide supervision, contribute to service evaluation, and manage the demands of service development and change. The post holders will need to travel to venues across County Durham and Darlington.
Person Specification Qualification Essential
- Doctorate in Psychology
- Registered with professional body
- Trained in clinical supervision
- Familiar with psychometric testing
- Work effectively as part of an MDT.
- Undertake complex multi agency working
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working within Learning Disabililties
- Take on clinical responsibility as Care Coordinator/Lead Professional
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-DDC-119-22
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