Band 7 Clinical Psychologist

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

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We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist for an 8a position, or alternatively a Band 7 development role for a clinician with less experience in this field, on a 0.6WTE permanent contract. The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team working with children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Depending on the banded position, you will need relevant skills to lead and contribute to the holistic assessment of a child's needs considering developmental, environmental and social factors. You will be responsible for assessment, formulation, consultation and advice being offered to children and families. You will be encouraged to develop your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to all aspects of service and staff development. There are also opportunities for development of audit, research and further development of the services.

*To take the lead role in coordinating multi-disciplinary assessments and assessment planning and to deliver a diagnosis to children and families when appropriate.

*To provide psychological diagnostic assessment, interventions, management and advice using highly specialist advanced skills and knowledge for a caseload of children with complex developmental difficulties including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

*To support the Principal Psychologist and the Clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the service with allocated responsibilities according to skill set.

*To ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

*To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.

*To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research taking responsibility for aspects of service development through audit.

*To provide advice support and training to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Part-time, Flexible working

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

• *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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Chemsley Wood Primary Care Centre

6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge

Birmingham

West Midlands

United Kingdom

Agenda for change

Band 7

Permanent

Chemsley Wood Primary Care Centre

6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge

Birmingham

West Midlands

United Kingdom