Overview
_*Band 8a Clinical Psychologist within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust*_
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*Locations: * St Albans Children’s Centre, St Albans. Peace Children’s Centre, Watford. Danestrete Child Development Centre, Stevenage. QE2 Hospital, Welwyn Garden City.
*Ward/Dept: *PALMS
*Hours: *Full time –Flexible, Anything from 1-5 days a week (weekdays only)
*Hourly Pay Rate excluding holiday pay* £27.37
*Why might this job interest you?*
As an experienced Band 8a Clinical Psychologist, you’ll be part of an evolving specialist multidisciplinary team within the Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability, Mental health Service (PALMS). PALMS strives to focus on both prevention and intervention, and you will play a key role in helping children and young people move towards attaining their ambitions and leading happy, health and fulfilled lives.
*Some responsibilities of this job role*
· Preparing assessments, intervention/review reports and discharge CYP referred to the PALMS Team based upon appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including semi-structured interviews with CYP, family members and others involved in the CYP’s care, self-reports measures, rating scales and direct & indirect structured observations.
· Formulating and implementing plans for the formal intervention and/or management of CYP presenting difficulties, including challenging behaviours, toileting, feeding, sleeping concerns, problematic sexualised behaviour, and/or mental health difficulties; based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the CYP’s needs and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings and with other colleagues and services as appropriate.
*To be successful in applying for this role you will need:*
Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology.
HCPC Registered.
_In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of_
* _Relevant Qualifications_
* _Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable._
*The benefits we can offer you in return:*
· *Putting People in Places to Care* – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· *Weekly pay* to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· *Blue Light Card* – NHS Discount Provider
· *First choice of shifts/placements* at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help – *access our support line any time.*
· *Working options to suit your lifestyle *– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· *Training and development opportunities* via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
· *Explore different wards*, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· *Being part of the NHSP Community* means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
*Who are NHS Professionals?*
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £27.37 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PALMS70788
Expected start date: 30/09/2024
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