Clinical Psychologist

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated, experienced and growing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Caudwell Children 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. We believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.

We are in a unique position with a range of generous donors, sponsors and the fantastic work of our fundraising teams; this ongoing support maximises the positive impact we continually demonstrate on the health and wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent children and their families. This enabled us to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year #jointhechange and help us in our mission!

We can offer:

• 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 plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity worker discounts
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Life assurance after 1 year’s service
• Pension scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Free on-site parking
• NO expectation for out of hours, rota or weekend work

Purpose of the Post:

This is a permanent post supporting the MDT, in the delivery of specialist clinical services through assessment, formulation, intervention and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing our autism service. You will work as part of a 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.

Our clinical services are in the process of developing plans to broaden and shape future services based on the evolution of the wider organisational vision and strategy, and so this is an exciting time for the successful candidate to join the team and support this process of shaping future services.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to 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

• Work as part of the MDT in a specialist autism service for children and young people and their families –fostering strong collaborative relationships with colleagues to maximise effectiveness.

• Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and communicate the findings to others as required, for example parents, children and team colleagues, adapting communication to the needs of others as appropriate.

• Implement a range of evidence-based interventions, both for individuals and groups, including children, young people, carers, families, and staff from other settings as required.

• Provide specialist psychological advice, consultation, and training to other professionals contributing directly to formulation, diagnosis, intervention planning and ongoing support.

• 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 Research Department.

• Undertake and participate in service development projects as required, working with colleagues to strive for continuous improvement in service provision.

• Provide clinical supervision, and where appropriate line management oversight, for Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and other professionals as delegated.

For further detail on main duties please see full Job Description.

Essential Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

• Doctoral level training or equivalent in clinical psychology.

• Evidence of registration with the HCPC.

• Experience of a range of specialist assessment approaches including standardised psychometric assessments, cognitive/neuropsychological tests, structured professional interviews, informal observations and combining complex information to make informed clinical judgements.

• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism, intellectual disabilities and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions

• Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with a variety of client groups including children, young people and families, with a variety of different needs.

• 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.

For further detail regarding the Person Specification please see full Job Description.

Equal Opportunities:

Caudwell Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.

How to Apply:

Please click “Apply” to send an up-to-date CV detailing experience and qualifications. Alternatively, please visit our website or contact a member of our team on 01782 433732 for further information.