SCPHN School Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 WTE Clinical Psychologists to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in Barking and Dagenham. 

NELFT is an experienced provider of Mental Health Services for Children and Young People, already providing these services in Essex, Medway and four London boroughs. It is also one of England’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Our priority is providing the highest standard of care to all of our service users.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and skilled clinicians who are able to maintain clinical curiosity and are keen to engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people and families' needs. Clinicians who have previous experience within CAMHS settings (particularly with safeguarding, risk and Neurodevelopmental concerns) would be at an advantage.

You will be a highly motivated and innovative individual with extensive clinical experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.

We have partnered with the University of Cambridge to drive excellence and research in the field of paediatric autism, and this will be an opportunity for the right candidate to foster and develop research and innovation in our emotional and mental health services working closely with our paediatric, autism and wider children services.

Main duties of the job

You will:

To provide specialist clinical psychology input to children and young people and their families To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy including specialist assessments for neurodevelopmental concerns ( ASD and ADHD) To offer advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues from all disciplines and to individuals external to CAMHS working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of ones psychological practice. Routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in line with the CAMHS programme within B&D Promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway Undertake initial school based and community based assessments and deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate Provide clinical leadership and specialist treatment and assessment within your professional sphere of expertise in the service and will be responsible for the extensive clinical supervision of junior clinicians throughout the CAMHS team. *List note exhaustive

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). 

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached, JD and Person Specification with the detailed list of job summary.

Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice ( psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist Evidence of CPD To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body ( HCPC, BABCP, UKCP, AFT, ACP)

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria

Demonstrates knowledge of robust risk management processes ( care plan, risk assessments etc.) Experience in staff/line management and management of workloads

Qualifications and experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience of working with difficult or challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Psychologist JD/PS (PDF, KB) NELFT Application - Hints and Tips (PDF, KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameJagdish NandraJob titleHead of Service, Integrated CareEmail addressTelephone number07764 971153Additional information

Mohammad Mohit - Assistant Director, Children's Services