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    Practitioner Psychologist - Greater London, United Kingdom - South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job Summary

    The South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Band 8b psychologist to join the Children & Young People's Gender Service (London).

    This role involves working within both the Children and Young People's Gender Service and an allocated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to provide support. The post is a full-time position for 3 years (fixed term contract).

    This position aligns with the Cass Review recommendation to maintain a broad clinical perspective by working across related NHS services to enhance the care of children and young people with gender-related distress in a broader child and adolescent health context.

    Health and Educational Psychologists with significant experience in children and young people's mental health settings are also welcome to apply.

    Main Duties of the Job

    The Children and Young People's Gender Service offers assessment and support for gender-questioning young individuals with additional challenges such as developmental disorders, trauma, and family conflicts.

    The post holder will collaborate within the Children and Young People's Gender Service and an agreed CAMHS to provide highly specialist psychology services.

    About Us

    The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust hosts one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services nationwide. We prioritize utilizing the skills and commitment of our clinicians to deliver effective and innovative care.

    The Children and Young People's Gender Service (London) is a collaborative effort involving Evelina London Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

    Job Description

    Job Responsibilities

    • Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for children and young individuals
    • Ensure a psychologically informed framework for both services
    • Engage in supervision, teaching, training, and research

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    • Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent)
    • Additional training in a specialized area of psychological practice
    • Training course in clinical supervision
    • Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist

    Experience

    • Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with various psychological and neurodevelopmental needs
    • Experience in supervision, teaching, and training
    • Experience in research and service development projects

    Knowledge

    • Knowledge of specialized psychological therapies for complex mental health needs
    • Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and relevant treatments
    • Knowledge of psychological assessment and psychometrics
    • Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology

    Skills

    • Deliver psychological therapy across diverse backgrounds
    • Administer specialist psychological assessments
    • Plan interventions and organize meetings
    • Expertise in psychometric tests administration
    • Provide teaching and training

    Abilities

    • Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
    • Implement clinical governance
    • Manage aggression and hostility

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