Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Grade: Band 8a
Trust: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Location: QE2 Hospital, WGC, Danestrete Child Development Centre, Stevenage,St Albans Children's Centre, Peace Children's Centre, Watford
Ward/Dept: PALMS
Hours: Full time - Flexible
Shift Pattern: Anything from 1-5 days a week (week days only)
Pay Rates - Day: £27.37
Why might this job interest you?
PALMS (Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability, Mental health Service) is evolving and seeking to welcome a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist, who is a motivated and forward thinking clinician and leader who can work flexibly and is committed to supporting CYP and their families across Hertfordshire and West Essex and the full PALMS' team.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- Prepare assessments, intervention/review reports and discharge CYP referred to the PALMS Team based upon appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including semi-structured interviews with CYP, family members and others involved in the CYP's care, self-reports measures, rating scales and direct & indirect structured observations.
- Formulate and implement plans for the formal intervention and/or management of CYP presenting difficulties, including challenging behaviours, toileting, feeding, sleeping concerns, problematic sexualized behaviour, and/or mental health difficulties; based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the CYP's needs and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings and with other colleagues and services as appropriate.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology.
HCPC Registered.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.