Clinical Psychologist

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	06 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	30 Mai 2026
Lleoliad:	Milton Keynes, MK5 6FU
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	E0454-26-0089

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You will provide specialist integrated clinical leadership and management within this specialty setting as well as across the system (both internally and externally as required), The psychology led service will be integrated into the Healthcare MDT and provide strategic development in relation to psychological therapies and psychologically informed interventions. To lead the provision of trauma informed care the clinical lead will enable a cultureof learning, continuous evaluation, compassionate care, and inclusive and collective leadership Clinical Duties To provide leadership and supervision to the Wellbeing team To undertake the role of a specialist clinician, carrying a specialist caseload of children with highly complex needs, Where indicated, will support transitions of children into onward care/hospital/other secure facilities by means of multiagency care planning Lead on training programmes for the Wellbeing team, ensuring all are kept up to date with current practice To maintain skills and knowledge of child protection procedures from the Local Safeguarding Children Board and ensure training in this area for assistant psychologists in the team. Complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record (SystmOne) and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work Secure Stairs Delivery & Implementation Provide expertise to professionals within and beyond the specialty setting. Lead on the provision of reflective practice to the healthcare team and operational colleagues across site To oversee the delivery and sign off of my story (psychological formulations) within week one To oversee the Healthcare treatment and delivery within the Integrated Care Plans (ICPS), based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of their problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of environmental settings The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team and therefore attend multidisciplinary team meetings and provide advice and support to the psychology and wider team To actively engage in links with other parts of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, Primary Care Services, Social Services and other agencies relevant to the services To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a shared formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan To work across systems/providers in the locality to ensure effective pathways for children and young people To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care to service users, significant others, relatives and other staff and respond appropriately in situations where there is hostility or a highly charged emotional atmosphere. To Lead the continued development of service models, working closely with colleagues to ensure alignment. To identify gaps in service provision and also to seek opportunities for the development of Psychological Therapies within defined frameworks and with agreement from senior managers. To participate in and provide specialist advice to relevant aspects of policy making, strategic planning, management and clinical governance in the locality. To lead and motivate practitioners, trainees and assistants from all professions within the specialty and across the psychological therapies aspects of other relevant services. Managerial & Service Development Duties To manage and provide strategic leadership to the Wellbeing team, ensuring that everyone receives support, appropriate supervision, reflective practice, annual appraisals and a development plan which ensures on-going service development that fits the needs and priorities of the service. To manage the capacity of the service in line with demand and access requirements, always seeking ways in which to do so more efficiently. To deal with complaints and disciplinary matters in liaison with other managers and professional leads both within and outside of the Wellbeing Team, especially those of a particularly complex nature. To chair regular clinical multi-disciplinary meetings as appropriate. To take a lead role in service/business development and performance monitoring of the Wellbeing Team primarily the Assistant Psychologists and B7 Psychologist. To provide professional guidance and advice to ensure professional standards are maintained across all wellbeing professions. Professional To fully observe relevant Professional Practice Guidelines. To work with Professional Leads to maintain and further develop high standards of practice, through co-operative work and peer supervision with other Psychological Professions within and outside the company. To be aware of and adhere to company policies and procedures. Training and Staff Development To agree a plan for personal development with senior managers and participate in an Annual Reviews To provide advanced training for specialist practitioners within the company To support the development of training and supervision mechanisms to train a range of other professional groups in the delivery of psychological interventions. General Information The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time