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Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Chester

AI generated summary

  • You need a Consultant Clinical Psychologist qualification, clinical experience, leadership skills, staff supervision, multi-disciplinary teamwork, strong communication, and knowledge of mental health practices.
  • You will lead and supervise a clinical team, manage a clinical caseload, collaborate with multidisciplinary agencies, contribute to service development, and train other professionals.

Requirements

  • - Consultant Clinical Psychologist qualification
  • - Experience in a clinical psychology setting
  • - Leadership experience in a clinical context
  • - Ability to supervise clinical psychology staff
  • - Experience in multi-disciplinary working
  • - Strong communication and liaison skills
  • - Commitment to service development and training
  • - Knowledge of psychological practices in a mental health context

Responsibilities

  • - Take on the position of Clinical and Professional lead for the Tier 4 CAMHS Psychology Service
  • - Shape CWP’s Children, Young People and Families Mental Health Services
  • - Have overall leadership, professionally and clinically for Clinical Psychology staff within Tier 4 CAMHS
  • - Supervise senior and other qualified Clinical Psychology staff
  • - Hold a reasonable clinical caseload
  • - Engage in multi-disciplinary working and significant liaison with other agencies as required
  • - Contribute to Service development
  • - Involve in training others and developing the psychological knowledge of other professionals within the Tier 4 service

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist role?

The main responsibilities include providing clinical and professional leadership for the Tier 4 CAMHS Psychology Service, supervising clinical psychology staff, holding a reasonable clinical caseload, contributing to service development, training other professionals, and ensuring effective multi-disciplinary working.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at Ancora House, Chester, and covers the two CAMHS inpatient wards, the Eating Disorder Tier 4 service, and the psychology input for Ancora Care.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a permanent full-time position.

Who should I contact for more information about this position?

For more information, you can contact Joy Fenna, the Head of Clinical Service for Tier 4 CAMHS, via email at joy.fenna@nhs.net or by telephone at 0151482393359.

Does CWP offer any induction programs for new starters?

Yes, CWP offers up to three weeks of induction through the Prepare to Care programme, tailored to the specific role of new starters.

Are applications from neurodivergent individuals welcomed?

Yes, CWP welcomes applications from neurodivergent individuals and provides support for completing application forms.

What is the organizational approach towards equality and diversity?

CWP is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and aims to develop a culture that values differences among all employees.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes significant opportunities for professional development, particularly in training and developing psychological knowledge among other professionals within the Tier 4 service.

What kind of experience is valuable for this position?

Direct experience in clinical psychology, especially within child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), as well as experience in supervision and multi-disciplinary collaboration, is highly valuable for this position.

Can I schedule an informal visit to learn more about the role?

Yes, you can arrange an informal visit by contacting Joy Fenna for further details.

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.