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Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Chester, +6

AI generated summary

  • You should provide clinical leadership, conduct specialist assessments, engage in governance, support workforce development, and commit to inclusive practices in a full- or part-time role.
  • You will assess children with complex mental health issues, provide guidance to colleagues, ensure clinical governance, supervise trainees, and engage in research and professional development.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead in Wirral Access Team, CYPMHS
  • - Full-time position, open to part-time hours upon request
  • - Provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight to Wirral Access Team
  • - Offer highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people with complex mental health difficulties
  • - Responsible for a range of clinical governance activities to ensure high-quality service delivery
  • - Develop the workforce through clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and continuing professional development
  • - Engage in research, audit, and service evaluation activities to promote best practice
  • - Advance the application of evidence, theory, and research into practice within the team
  • - Offer placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists
  • - Commitment to inclusive recruitment practices and promoting equality and diversity
  • - Up to three weeks of induction with the Prepare to Care program for all new starters
  • - Application for individuals with direct experience of accessing services
  • - Anticipated high level of applications, encouraged to apply as soon as possible
  • Contact for Further Information:
  • - Angharad O’Neill, Clinical Lead / Clinical Director
  • - Email address: angharad.oneill@nhs.net
  • - Dr Beth Larham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead
  • - Email address: beth.larham@nhs.net

Responsibilities

  • - Provide highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties
  • - Offer case discussion / debrief to support psychological thinking about families
  • - Offer psychological advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to cases with high levels of risk and complexity
  • - Be responsible for a range of clinical governance activities to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery
  • - Develop the workforce through provision of clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and continuing professional development
  • - Engage in a range of research, audit, and service evaluation activities to promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes
  • - Advance the application of evidence, theory, and research into practice within the team
  • - Offer placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists to promote a culture of learning in the team and embed psychological approaches

FAQs

What is the relocation package offered for this position?

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 for anyone who needs to relocate to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.

Are part-time hours available for this position?

Yes, while the position is full-time, we are open to considering requests for part-time hours.

What is the primary focus of the Wirral Access Team?

The Wirral Access Team provides comprehensive assessment, formulation, and signposting for children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health problems.

What types of responsibilities will the Clinical Psychologist have?

The Clinical Psychologist will offer highly specialist psychological assessments, case discussions, psychological advice, clinical governance activities, and clinical supervision.

Is there an opportunity for research within this role?

Yes, the post holder will engage in research, audit, and service evaluation activities to promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the post holder will develop the workforce through provision of clinical supervision, psychological consultation, and continuing professional development.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Candidates need to have appropriate qualifications and experience as a Clinical Psychologist, ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards.

Who should I contact for informal discussions about the role?

For informal discussions, you can contact Angharad O’Neill at angharad.oneill@nhs.net or Dr. Beth Larham at beth.larham@nhs.net.

Are applications encouraged from individuals with lived experience of accessing mental health services?

Yes, we welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

What is the induction process for new employees?

We offer up to three weeks of induction through our Prepare to Care programme to help new starters gain the knowledge and guidance necessary for their roles.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Helping people to be the best they can be

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Cheshire and Wirral. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that enhances the well-being and quality of life for their patients. They are dedicated to offering accessible, effective, and patient-centered services to address both mental and physical health needs in the community.