Overview
In this role you will apply expert psychological assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team servicing young people with significant learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental needs. You will work closely with partners across social services, paediatrics, and schools to deliver specialist care and supervision to staff. You will lead complex evaluations, formulate intervention plans, and provide PBS guidance to families and schools. The role offers opportunities to shape services through clinical leadership, supervision, and contributing to service improvements. You will operate across community settings, with a focus on reducing risk and supporting stable, recovery‑or
Pay / Benefits
- NHS pension scheme
- NHS Discounts
- generous annual leave
- flexible working
- health and wellbeing initiatives
- internal staff network
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessments using complex data from multiple sources and settings
- Conduct cognitive and adaptive behavior and neurodevelopmental assessments
- Deliver Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) interventions and advise schools
- Formulate and implement intervention plans with shared decision making
- Provide clinical supervision and appraisal of identified clinical staff
- Support induction of new staff and trainees
- Carry out risk assessment and risk management, advising other professionals
Key requirements
- Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or equivalent); HCPC Practitioner Psychologist registration
- Experience with children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties within mental health services
- Ability to conduct complex assessments and manage high distress
- Knowledge of psychological therapies for children, young people and families
- Commitment to professional governance and high standards of practice
- Self-reflective and participation-focused
- Strong governance and professional resilience
- Effective communication with diverse stakeholders
- Complex assessment and intervention methods
- Cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
CAMHS Specialist Psychologist in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
