Senior Clinical Psychologist

This post is within the Specialist Autism Assessment Team who have autism, and are part of the Adult Neurodevelopment Service. The role involves working alongside a range of experienced psychologists within the Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, whilst embedded within the MDT structures of the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service. The successful candidate will provide therapy and intervention from a psychological model of care. The role involves providing consultation, advice, specialist therapeutic input and research/service evaluation into the service and support to other psychologists, trainees, and assistants to provide the best service possible. You will be contributing to the development and delivery of a new service to meet the needs of those with autism within Derbyshire. You will play a key role in the continued development of the service, working closely with community services, multi-agencies, third sector and other key stakeholders, to support individuals who are in crisis or require an intensive community response; ultimately aiming to maintain the adults with autism within their own home setting. You will work alongside our expert and well-established ASD assessment team to make sure that client needs are met.Working for our organisation The Psychology team is proud of our commitment to good clinical practice and is supportive and welcoming with diverse experiences, skills and expertise. The team sits within a strong and progressive Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies where the sharing of specialist skills and knowledge is strongly encouraged across specialties. Research is encouraged to raise the profile of people with neurodevelopmental needs and the psychology team is actively working to progress in this area and optimise service development. At DHCFT we provide strong opportunities for career progression, allowing access to CPD & cross service networking to enhance clinical experience, expertise and understandings. The Trust encourages participation in personal and professional development and has good links with the regional university training courses. There are opportunities to receive specialist supervision and training across the Service and the Division that enables active CPD and career progression with access to broader peer support for guidance and advice.

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust. We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.Job overview Hello, I am Dr Ian Watkiss, the lead for the Derbyshire Autism Service. We are hoping that you will join The Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies in DHCFT. We have an exciting full time post for a registered (or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologist to work with people within the Specialist Autism Team. This role is truly life changing for the people we support, and we regularly receive compliments from people who were really struggling when they were referred to us. I personally find the role very rewarding, as do the rest of the psychologists in the team. This is an opportunity to join the Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, with dedicated psychology leadership and a vision to support all people in Derbyshire to live their best life. The post includes assessment and interventions as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary service, supervision and training, service development and research. The team is passionate about their work, embracing psychological understandings from a person-centred perspective, from a variety of models and approaches. This post will contribute as part of a wider psychological support structure across the ANS and DP&PT within the Trust. We will consider applications for either:

• Band 8a or Band 7/8a (development post)
• from a registered (or soon to be HCPC registered) Clinical Psychologist
• full-time - 1.0 WTE, substantive post (37.5 hours/week), Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• Generous pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. Disability Confident Employer The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know. If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance. DBS Checks The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary. This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.