About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team within Children and Young People's Mental Health Service East (CYPMH East). This is a newly formed service created by the integration of Children and Young People's Psychological Services (CYPPS) and East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Services (ELCAS). You will take a role in the delivery of quality service provision that promotes and improves the well-being of children, young people and their families. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will support the clinicians in undertaking needs led, evidence based assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people, their families and carers.
Main duties of the job
This role is not eligible for sponsorship
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be creative and innovative, and enjoy working in a busy clinical service. The successful applicant will be able to co-work effectively with colleagues and manage a small case load with support from case holders. You will be required to work independently with regular clinical supervision in delivering brief therapeutic interventions and undertaking school observations.
This role is mainly based at Burnley General Hospital but there are some requirements to travel to around the geographical patch of East Lancashire.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An upper second class (2i) honours degree or higher in Psychology OR Psychology Masters Course. Entitlement to Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Knowledge Essential
Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects. Knowledge of psychological methods and theories, especially child development and an ability to apply this knowledge within a clinical context. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children/ young people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
Experience Essential
Work with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities. Work with children and/or young people in a caring/pastoral role. To have worked as part of a team within a care setting.
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.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Burnley General Teaching Hospital
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)