Overview
In this role you will provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma within a multidisciplinary CAMHS Targeted Team. You will contribute to leadership, supervision, and service development while delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., trauma-focused therapy) and advising colleagues across agencies. The role combines direct clinical work with strategic guidance to improve trauma and attachment outcomes in partnership with social care and schools. This is an outstanding, cross-functional environment committed to innovative, high-quality care.
Pay / Benefits
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days
- UK pension scheme
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supportive leadership and management training
Responsibilities
- conduct highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for children and young people
- provide clinical/professional supervision to MDT members
- lead or be part of leadership teams guiding clinical practice and operational functions
- offer placements to trainee psychologists
- support service development and professional development within the team
- undertake research, service evaluation and audit for the team
- contribute to CAPA/CYP-IAPT-based service delivery and evidence-based interventions across CAMHS clinics
- work collaboratively with social care, schools and other partners
- advise non-psychologist colleagues and professionals on psychological care
Key requirements
- Post-doctoral training in CBT or other specialised areas of psychological practice
- Post-registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment in CAMHS
- Experience with complex trauma, ACEs and a range of mental health presentations in children/adolescents
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant field
- Experience supervising and teaching / training
- Knowledge of CAPA and CYP-IAPT (desirable)
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with families
- Full driving licence (car driver) and IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Current UK professional registration
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- therapeutic engagement with young people and families
- team collaboration and respect for contributions
- specialist psychological assessment and treatment in CAMHS
- CBT
- systemic therapy
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Radlett 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.
