JOB TITLE:

Clinical Psychologist

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Clinical Lead

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Clinical Director

HOURS OF WORK:

Full time / Part time

LOCATION:

Remote working with travel flexibility

DURATION:

Permanent

SALARY / GRADE:

Grade 8 £43,471 - £59,389  (pro rata for part time)

Knowledge and Experience

•        Experience of working with children and families experiencing the effects of trauma and attachment difficulties (Essential)

•        Extensive experience of working within the field of mental health (Essential)

•        Experience of working with adoption services (Essential)

•        Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff and therapists delivering services to vulnerable families (Essential)

•        Knowledge and experience of safeguarding process and procedures (Essential)

•        Extensive experience and specialist training/accreditation in relevant subjects and differing types of therapy such as DDP, Theraplay, Neurodiversity, Life story, NVR (Desirable)

•        Knowledge of adoption services including AGSGF processes (Desirable)

Qualifications and

Education

•        Doctoral Level Clinical Psychologist (Essential)

•        Current registration with a professional body HCPC (Essential)

•        Evidence of continuing professional development (Essential)

•        Training in a range of therapeutic modalities e.g. NVR, DDP, Theraplay, Internal Family Systems, Sensory Attachment Intervention (Essential)

Skills

and

Abilities

•        Leadership and support skills

•        Group work skills

•        A reflective and empowering approach

•        Strong application of theory

•        Creativity and innovative approach to service delivery

•        A commitment to the voice of children and families

Accountability

•        Consultant Clinical Psychologist

•        Responsible for maintaining own professional standards

•        Responsible for delivering practice within the policies and standards of the charity

Behaviours

•        Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

•        Contributes to an open and honest culture

•        Supports, encourages, and motivates colleagues.

•        Encourages challenge, creativity and innovation.

•        Leads by example.

•        Values transparency and consistency.

•        Understands the role of individual and collective accountability.

•        Actively contributes to Adoption UK’s mission.

•        Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities

•        Shares skills and knowledge.

•        Promotes Cross Functional team working.

•        Offers outstanding service to members.

•        Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders.

•        Identifies and uses the most appropriate form of communication.

•        Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

•        Treats colleagues and other stakeholders with respect, honesty, fairness and courtesy

•        Is responsive to colleagues, third party professionals and service users.

•        Takes pride in own development.

•        Enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards and meeting agreed objectives.

•        Takes an active interest in recognising professional and personal development needs and priorities within Adoption UK.