Clinical Lead - Psychologist - SHINE (Specialist Hub ND Evaluation)

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology Professional Doctorate, (or exceptionally a combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
• Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice - Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in children and young people through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a BPS National Assessor and an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher.
• Completed training course in clinical supervision.
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable

• Qualification in leadership or management
• Post Qualification qualification(s) in clinical, research or management practice relevant to the service
• Registration and membership of additional relevant professional bodies

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in mental health and neuro developmental pathways
• Experience of undertaking leadership roles
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in neurodiversity
• Experience of supervising qualified assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
• Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups.
• Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.
• Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects that impact beyond own service area.
• Experience of participation in recruitment

Desirable

• Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books
• Use and implementation of digital health care tools and systems

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people with autism and/or ADHD
• Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant assessment and treatment in ND for Children and Young People
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics in ND for Children and Young People
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of digital practice in health care

Essential

• To deliver psychological assessment and therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources, on which expert opinion may differ.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and to organise meetings such as CPAs and case reviews.
• To plan delivery of neuro-developmental and psychological services to the client group and carers, involving partner agencies.
• To be expert in the skilled administration of psychometric tests, including skilled manipulation of test materials; and to be able to supervise others in administration of psychometric tests.
• Well-developed consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data and for teaching purposes and the use of digital healthcare tools
• Skills in providing supervision, consultation, teaching and training to multi-disciplinary professional groups

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.