Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (CBT Pathway & SPA)

We are a large very well established service with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians. The post holder would be working as part of the Single Point of Access (SPA) and Tier 2 provision in Sutton CAMHS., An applicant appointed to the band 7 preceptorship role will be supported through a preceptorship model that includes a professional and clinical development plan. A Preceptorship Clinical/Counselling Psychologist will be supported to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the person specifications for the post at band 8a, in line with the preceptorship policy. Where these conditions are met the post holder will be expected to progress to band 8a subject to successful interview., This role is part of the Tier 2 (Getting Help) Sutton Alliance provision in the London Borough of Sutton. The clinician will provide psychological intervention for mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and other presenting problems at a ITHRIVE Getting Help level. The remaining days will be based in the Sutton CAMHS SPA, offering assessment and formulation of need to ensure Children and Young People are signposted to the most suitable service. The role will also work closely with the 8b Clinical Psychologist who is the Clinical Lead in both SPA and Getting Help pathways. The appointed clinician will assist with the:

• Supervision to B7 Clinicians and Trainee/Assistant Psychologists in the single point of access and/or Getting Help Cognitive Behavioural pathway.
• Management of demand and capacity planning in the SPA and Getting Help CBT Pathway, ensuring that local agreed waiting times are met
• Provide advice and consultation on clients' psychological care. To work within Trust and professional guidelines, to a clear CAMHS job plan.
The post holder would offer psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to individuals and groups and contribute to teaching, supervision, service development projects, research and audit. The post holder will receive clinical and professional supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist and will have the opportunity to provide supervision to an Assistant Psychologist and trainees on placement subject to experience and opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (HCPC registered) who is enthusiastic and passionate about working with a range of clients, to work in our friendly service. We will also consider applications from newly qualified and recently qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists eligible to occupy the post at band 7 in a preceptorship role.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.