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Principal Clinical Psychologist - Band 8b

Employer
Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Location
Coventry
Salary
£56,164 to £65,262 a year per annum
Closing date
22 Aug 2022

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Grade
Band 8B
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Principal Clinical Psychologist - Coventry and North Warwickshire RISE

Band 8b

Full time, permanent role **

Exciting opportunity for psychologists who are committed to working with children and young people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Principal Clinical Psychologist to be part of RISE core mental health services.

The post holder will be enthusiastic and motivated with excellent clinical skills ready to meet the challenges of delivering the best possible services across RISE. You will be a team player and excited to be part of the RISE family.

We are able to offer flexibility in terms of working patterns and hours**

Please visit our CWRise website (https://cwrise.com/) for further information regarding our service model.

Please note many Trust interviews take place through Microsoft Teams, this can be downloaded either through the App Store or Google Play for use on your phone/tablet.

Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

The post holder will work within our evidence-based pathways to deliver clinically effective, young person focused services. Successful applicants will receive excellent support and opportunities for continuing professional development, training and therapeutic model accreditation, in line with service objectives. Clinical supervision is available on an individual basis as well as some group-based model supervision for those delivering specific interventions within the service (eg EMDR, CBT). Clinical leadership opportunities are actively encouraged and supported.

About us

To successful candidates we can also offer :-

Regular management supervision and appraisal

Flexible working patterns and hours, which will include some virtual working

Opportunities for creative specialised or shared roles

Participation in reflective practice and complex case discussion groups

Friendly experienced MDT settings

Opportunities to contribute to service transformation and innovation eg home treatment team for eating disorders and specialist tailored mental health provision, such as for ARFID and Gender Identity

Involvement in the development of the local DClinPsy training programme as well as opportunity to teach on the course

Development of leadership skills through in-service experience and training

A chance to be part of a service with a Good CQC rating

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential
  • Advanced knowledge across range procedures, underpinned by theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of a range of psychological procedures and techniques plus knowledge (acquired through any background i.e. arts or other degree, RMN, psychology, social work, OT, teaching) of specialist therapeutic techniques acquired through professional diploma, advanced diploma / accreditation / registration or further substantial training and accredited clinical supervision plus experience plus management experience; to doctoral or equivalent level.
  • Additional specialist training
  • Hold current professional registration with a body appropriate to the field.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development as outlined by appropriate professional body
Knowledge and skills Essential
  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
  • Skills in applying this knowledge. Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
  • Experience of team working.
  • Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
  • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Knowledge of research and audit methodology suitable to the job.
  • Formal training and/or significant experience in supervision of other psychological services staff including doctoral level trainees
Experience Essential
  • Experience of working with children and young people.
  • Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
  • Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.
  • Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for work.
  • Experience of teaching, training, and supervising.
Other Essential
  • Requirement to travel throughout the area covered by the Trust's services.


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