Vacancy Introduction
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children with ADHD and/or autism? Do you thrive as part of a vibrant and skilled multidisciplinary team? We are seeking to recruit a skilled Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our school-age neurodevelopmental assessment team.
You will play a key role in high-quality MDT assessment of school-age children, both offering direct assessment but also by supporting the formulation of complex cases through consultation, supervision and team discussions. The post will involve taking on relevant leadership responsibilities to ensure effective service delivery, for example leading on reports, service improvement projects, chairing meetings and representing the team in wider CAMHS initiatives.
We would welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of neurodevelopmental assessment, formulation/diagnosis and someone with a passion for supporting those with autism and ADHD, as demonstrated in previous experience, additional training or through evidence in their CPD portfolio.
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate experience of multidisciplinary working, good leadership qualities and skills in service development. We would also welcome those looking to develop supervision skills and support with teaching and training.
The Neurodevelopmental Assessment team is part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service (CYPMHS) and the role will include interface and liaison with the wider CYPMHS service.
The successful candidate needs to be HCPC registered.
You will play a key role in delivering all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics offered by CYPMHS, including parent/carer interview, structured assessment and observations, liaison with other professionals, report writing and feedback to families. You will support the MDT in complex formulation through team discussions, supervision and consultation.
As a senior clinician in the team, you will also have leadership responsibilities that ensure the quality and effectiveness of the service. One of the key priorities of the service is to reduce waiting times for assessment and you will work alongside others to continue to implement the ND clinic offer alongside considering options for improvements.
The role will mostly be office / clinic based at sites across Leeds with some opportunities for home-working dependent on service need.
For queries or to discuss the role, please contact Charlotte Pollard (Clinical Team Manager - Neurodevelopmental Team) on 07912487064 or charlotte.pollard3@nhs.net
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
