Overview

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(Band 7 Preceptorship applications welcome) We have a vacancy for an experienced Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) who is passionate about working with children, young people and families. The CAIST (Crisis, Assessment & Intensive Support Team) service is a vibrant and dynamic service with 3 teams based across Norfolk & Waveney, operating 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00. The team offers community based intensive support to children, young people & their families, aiming to establish trusting therapeutic relationships and reduce risk when distress is high. Base locations are in East, Central & West Norfolk; the role is peripatetic and may require travel to different sites; independent travel is essential.

We need the diverse skills of a Clinical Psychologist to support our formulation based approach to care. We would also consider applications for a Band 7 preceptorship post (see alternative job description attached for essential criteria).

Responsibilities

• Offer direct clinical work with children under 18 who present in crisis, including crisis/psychological assessment, formulation, and individual interventions, with families and carers where appropriate.
• Provide supervision to the multidisciplinary team (including Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists); apply psychological models and formulation to the needs of the young people accessing the service.
• Engage in consultation and formulation with other relevant services; deliver training to the team and participate in relevant research projects.
• As a senior clinician within the team, contribute to ongoing development of the service and focus on clinical data and performance to ensure quality and consistency of care across CAIST.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Clinical Psychologist with experience in crisis-focused work and a formulation-based approach; Band 8a level preferred, with Band 7 preceptorship considered as alternative
• Ability to travel between bases across Norfolk & Waveney; peripatetic role
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and providing training and supervision to junior staff
• Active involvement in service development and quality improvement initiatives

About the service

The CAIST team has recently been recognised for being responsive and collaborative, with a positive, inclusive culture and a focus on shared decision making and service user collaboration. The service is aligned with NHS values and aims to promote mutual respect, compassion, integrity and collaborative working, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Location, hours and travel

Base locations across East, Central & West Norfolk; peripatetic role requiring travel between sites; 08:00–20:00, 7 days per week.

How to apply / contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Dr Jamie Thomas, Principal Psychologist
Email: jamie.thomas@nsft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01603974704

Dr Jamie Thomas (Principal Psychologist) can also provide additional information about the role: jamie.thomas@nsft.nhs.uk