Clinical Psychologist for the Youth Justice Service Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @CRHCareers @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital

Are you passionate about supporting professionals to deliver high-quality, child-first interventions using trauma-informed approaches? Do you thrive in innovative environments where psychological skills are highly valued? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our North YJS, based in Chesterfield's modern Quad office.
The YJS works closely with statutory partners (police, education, health, social care, probation, the voluntary sector, and secure estate partners. You'll provide trauma-informed consultations to support young people indirectly via case managers. There's scope for some discrete direct work with young people and families/carers, including psychological and cognitive assessments and contributions to pre-sentence reports.
Other key responsibilities include attending case planning forums and risk panels; delivering training on autism spectrum disorder, learning issues, trauma, attachment, and adverse childhood experiences; and offering psychological formulations to guide care plans, and lead in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings.
You'll have good links to our CAMHS Service (including clinical supervision) and there are good links to local CP Doctorate training programmes. We value diversity and offer flexible working arrangements., Along with the support of the Youth Justice Service multi-disciplinary Team you will :
Provide psychological consultations to members of staff in the Youth Justice Service by using trauma-informed approaches.
Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and specific time-limited interventions for children and young people.
Provide regular teaching and training to members of the team.
Empower and support young people on their journey.
Offer clinical advice and support, supervision and training for professionals in YJS & CAMHS, where appropriate.
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary service and contribute to team and service development.

Working for our organisation
We are firmly rooted in the founding principles of the NHS, and have built on this by "Leading the Chesterfield Way" and our Proud to Care values. This means leading with care, openness, integrity and embedding an inclusive culture. We know that people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and offer flexibility and a range of support for your physical and mental wellbeing. This role is hugely important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
The YJS base is located in the historic market town of Chesterfield, on the doorstep of Sheffield, a vibrant, multi-cultural city. The YJS base is easily accessible from the M1 and the A61 and the local train station is nearby. Whilst the post is fully embedded within YJS, the post provider is CAMHS at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which offer a positively-rated internal training programme for staff and clinical supervision practice is highly valued.
You will work across our geographical area of North Derbyshire from the main YJS base therefore a valid driving licence would be required.
If you're keen to develop particular interests and cpd opportunities within YJS then please come and talk to us about how we could support that. YJS use the principles of Child First when working with young people.
Please find out more about our services:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/youth-justice-service/youth-justice-service.aspx
www.camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk, If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

Join the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and make a difference to our young people across Chesterfield, High Peak, North Dales, Bolsover, and Northeast Derbyshire.