This renowned Charity are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join their skilled, dedicated, and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). This is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave for a period of 12-14 months. The post holder will work part-time, with flexibility around hours (up to 24 hours) and there is the opportunity for home working.  A full job description will be sent to you on application.

The Charity aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and neurodivergent people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice.  They believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.

They are in a unique position with a range of generous donors, sponsors and the fantastic work of their fundraising teams. This ongoing support maximises the positive impact they continually demonstrate on the health and wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent children and their families which enabled them to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year.

What's on offer:

• A salary equivalent to NHS AfC Band 8c of £74,290+ pro rata
• Flexible working patterns with the opportunity for home working
• Award-winning purpose-built facilities in Keele, Staffordshire
• Commitment to ongoing CPD, reflective practice and extensive training and development
• Clinical and management support and supervision
• The chance to support and shape new services
• Holidays start at 27 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity worker discounts
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Life assurance after 1 years’ service
• Pension scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Free on-site parking
• No expectation for out of hours, rota or weekend work

The role of Consultant Clinical Psychologist will involve providing:

• A high level of expertise in supporting the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of effective clinical services through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing the service
• Expert guidance, advice and support to others, in the development and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways, post assessment recommendations, advice, and workshop programmes for children, young people, and the adults around them
• Supporting a large multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Assistants, Trainees and charity volunteers

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of autism and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways including diagnostic assessment, formulation, recommendations, guidance, advice and workshop programmes for children and young people and those around them
• Provide specialist psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and ongoing support. In particular, supporting management of complex cases, including those with high levels of need and risk
• Provide leadership, clinical and management supervision to practitioner psychologists, trainees, assistant psychologists and other professionals in the team as required.
• Oversee the implementation of a range of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as required
• Offer specialist advice to other senior and operational managers, including the board of directors, in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions, and psychological aspects of service provision
• Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team’s policies, procedures and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit, working in conjunction with the Governance team and Research Department
• To coordinate and lead service development projects as required, striving for continuous improvement in service provision

Essential Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience / Skills:

• Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology
• Evidence of registration with the HCPC
• Significant experience and advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health difficulties and complex needs
• Advanced knowledge of cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for children and young people
• Experience of having worked as a clinical specialist in a range of settings relevant to the role
• Well-developed consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups
• Expertise in psychological formulation including providing consultation around formulation of complex cases
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage a wide range of children, families, staff and other stakeholders and foster good collaborative team relationships
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches as required, with an openness to learning and improving practice
• A personal commitment to the organisation’s vision, values and principles
• Enhanced DBS with barred lists is required

How to Apply:
This role is eligible for an Enhanced with barred lists Disclosure & Barring Service check.  eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   

Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates.  A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices.

Thank you for your interest in this position.