Band 8a clinical Psychologist

Are you a Psychologist seeking a new REMOTE challenge? Do you have previous experience working with Children suffering with mental Health conditions?

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist for a LOCUM contract supporting Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide psychological support to C&YP patients with mental Health conditions. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 months with the likelihood of extension.

Job Purpose: Band 8a Clinical Psychologist

Pay Rate: £35.00 LTD p/h + £250 SCS Sign-Up Bonus

Location: Remote

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Contract: 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, using a variety of tools and techniques, to understand the needs and conditions of children and young people.
• Develop and implement effective, evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to the individual needs of clients.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of interventions, adjusting approaches as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing psychological expertise to case discussions and care planning.
• Provide consultation and training to staff and other professionals on psychological aspects of child and adolescent development and mental health.
• Engage with families and carers, offering guidance, support, and psycho education to help them understand and manage the psychological aspects of their child's condition.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychological services, ensuring they meet high standards of care and align with best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative service models that enhance accessibility and effectiveness of psychological support for children and young people.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior psychologists, trainees, and other mental health professionals.
• Engage in continuous professional development, attending relevant training and keeping abreast of the latest research and developments in child and adolescent psychology.
• Undertake and contribute to research projects, service audits, and clinical evaluations to inform and improve practice.
• Identify and manage risks related to the psychological well-being of clients, ensuring all safeguarding protocols are followed.

Requirements

• HCPC Registration

• Previous experience working with Children

The benefits of Service Care Solutions:

• Four weekly payroll runs
• £250 training allowance
• Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd & PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

Are you happy with your current agency?

• £150 Agency Switch Bonus

• £250 Welcome Bonus

• Up to £750 Referral Bonus