Band 8A Clinical Psychologist CAMHS | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7181826/391-RFL-7181826 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified clinical psychologist looking to develop their career in an expanding specialist CAMHS for neurodevelopment assessment/intervention and paediatric psychology.
The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment to patients, and provide support and consultation to non-psychologist colleagues. Outpatient case load will include ADHD and ASC assessment and intervention, and complex neurodevelopmental and paediatric liaison cases, triaging these referrals and providing both individual and family intervention. The post holder will carry out cognitive neuropsychological assessments where needed, and contribute to service development, including new interventions for autism. Clinical work will also include providing support to complex paediatric inpatient presentations and highly specialist consultation with medical and ward staff,contributing to the development of psychological formulations and individual treatment plans.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures; to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. The role will also involve supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and band 7 clinical psychologists where required.
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To work together with the MDT to provide targeted psychological interventions, which are integrated within the overall MDT treatment approach, to work collaboratively to support patients in their recovery and to achieve their goals.
2. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance & consultation to medical and ward staff involved with outpatient and inpatient caseload, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of patients. To liaise with ward staff to assess whether current inpatients and their families would benefit from psychological support.
3. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients.
4. To provide expertise and advice to facilitate provision of psychological care by all staff involved in patient care and support.
5. To liaise with relevant health, education and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in relation to care provision of patients.
6. To ensure the development and maintenance of the highest personal standards of practice, through participation in CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holder’s professional and service manager(s).
7. To receive regular clinical professional supervision.
8. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues of relevance to the service and client group.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Please refer to attached Job Description Document for full details of clinical duties and role.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Jun 2025