Clinical Psychologist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Doncaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is an exciting opportunity to work across the Getting Advice and Getting Help pathways, supporting children, young people and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.

As a psychologist within the team, you will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people presenting with complex emotional and mental health needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute psychological expertise to consultation, care planning, risk assessment and intervention, ensuring that care is evidence-based, trauma-informed and centred on the needs of children, young people and their families.

The role will involve working across both the Getting Advice and Getting Help pathways. Within Getting Advice, you will provide consultation, psychological formulation and support to professionals, helping to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. Within Getting Help, you will undertake specialist assessments and deliver a range of psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma-related presentations, behavioural difficulties and other common mental health concerns.

The post holder will provide a specialist psychological service to children, young people and families within the Doncaster CAMHS Getting Advice and Getting Help pathways. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will undertake psychological assessments, develop evidence-based formulations and deliver a range of therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

• https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
• We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More
• https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amie Robinson Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: amierobinson@nhs.net Telephone number: 01302 796191