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NHS Borders

Sep 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have clinical psychology qualifications, experience in CAMHS, enthusiasm for evidence-based therapies, teamwork skills, and a commitment to professional development. A motor vehicle is needed for service delivery.
  • You will deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, assess young people, collaborate in multidisciplinary tasks, and support community partners through training, consultation, and mentorship.

Requirements

  • - Qualified Clinical Psychologists with experience in CAMHS or in closely related practice in the UK
  • - Final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists with a strong interest in a career in CAMHS, learning disability or neurodevelopmental service provision
  • - Enthusiasm for a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
  • - Flexibility to integrate psychological knowledge and models to meet service users’ needs
  • - Experience in delivering quality evidence based Psychological Therapies for children and young people
  • - Experience in the assessment of and interventions for young people with suspected intellectual disability
  • - Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
  • - Willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary core tasks, such as referral management, supervision, consultation, training and service development
  • - Capability to develop a job plan that accounts for individual areas of strength, expertise and developmental needs
  • - Commitment to continued professional development and mentoring for individualised career progression
  • - Ability to provide services across a rural catchment area
  • - Use of a motor-vehicle for providing a service across the rural area
  • - Willingness to participate in informal enquiries, pre-application discussions or visits

Responsibilities

  • - The post contributes to the delivery of a comprehensive Psychology service to children, young people and families across the Scottish Borders, embedded within a multidisciplinary integrated CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental service.
  • - This role just like our service, has a broad and inclusive remit.
  • - It included the delivery of quality evidence based Psychological Therapies for children and young people with mental health presentations, the assessment of and interventions for young people with suspected intellectual disability, and collaborative multidisciplinary work for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
  • - Alongside your own clinical work, you will contribute to multidisciplinary core tasks, such as referral management, supervision, consultation, training and service development.
  • - Your job plan will develop with you to take account of your individual areas of strength, expertise and developmental needs.
  • - Supervision, peer collaboration, continued professional development and mentoring for individualised career progression are features of our culture.
  • - We provide support for community partners through consultation, CPD support, coaching/mentoring (LIAM/BBA), direct neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions including CAMHS LD/ID, direct Tier 3 multidisciplinary and psychological interventions, and Tier 4 intensive community treatment.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Clinical Psychologist position?

We welcome applications from qualified Clinical Psychologists with experience in CAMHS or in closely related practice in the UK, as well as final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists with a strong interest in CAMHS, learning disability, or neurodevelopmental service provision.

What are the working hours for this position?

The standard working hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours per week starting from 1 April 2024. There may be a requirement to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily until the service adjusts to the new working patterns.

Can I apply for part-time hours?

Yes, we prefer 1WTE service but shorter hours may be possible. If you're unsure, please call for a discussion.

What kind of therapeutic interventions will I be involved with?

You will deliver a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for children and young people with mental health presentations and conduct assessments and interventions for young people with suspected intellectual disability.

Is there support for professional development?

Yes, supervision, peer collaboration, continued professional development, and mentoring for individualised career progression are key features of our culture.

What is the work environment like?

The CAMHS Psychology team is described as a small, friendly, and collaborative group with a positive working culture that includes multidisciplinary collaboration.

Where is the office base located?

The office base is at the Andrew Lang Unit in Selkirk, with additional clinics at the Borders General Hospital and various health centres across the Scottish Borders.

Is there any relocation support for applicants?

Yes, NHS Borders can offer a relocation package to some eligible applicants moving into the area.

What is the demographic and lifestyle like in the Scottish Borders?

The Scottish Borders is a beautiful rural region with affordable housing and small towns that can support an excellent quality of life.

Who can I contact for informal inquiries about the position?

You can contact Dr. Andy Gentil, the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead for CAMHS Psychology, NHS Borders, at 01750 23715 for informal inquiries or pre-application discussions.

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NHS Borders

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS Borders provides healthcare services to the Borders region of Scotland, offering a range of medical treatments and support for patients. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and to improve the health and well-being of the local community. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare through dedicated services, promoting overall health and recovery in the region.