Senior Clinical Specialist/Psychologist

Job overview

Permanent | Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled mental health professional to join our developing Enhanced Support Team (EST) within CAMHS. We welcome applications from professionals with nursing, specialist therapy or psychological backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service designed to meet the needs of young people experiencing with high levels of vulnerability, risk unmet need. Young people and families may have experienced trauma, disrupted relationships, social disadvantage, neurodevelopmental differences, exclusion or involvement with multiple services. Their needs often cross organisational boundaries and require an integrated, multi-agency approach.

The EST provides specialist support for young people whose needs are not met through existing models of care. We are committed to understanding young people within the context of their experiences, relationships and wider environments, working collaboratively with young people, families and professional networks to achieve meaningful change.

As a Band 8a Specialist Practitioner, you will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for young people. You will also contribute to consultation, capacity-building and collaborative multi-agency working.

You will be confident working with young people whose presentations can evoke anxiety in professional networks or result in fragmented responses.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 8a Specialist Practitioner, you will hold a key clinical role within the team.

You will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for young people experiencing severe and complex difficulties, whilst also supporting consultation, capacity-building and collaborative multi-agency working.

You will be confident working with complexity, risk and uncertainty, and able to support systems to think differently about young people whose presentations can evoke anxiety and drive fragmented responses.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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.