This is a full-time Band 7 post in the Neuro-developmental and Learning Disability team (NDLD, 1.0 WTE) in Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) CAMHS.
The post-holder will join a well-established experienced large and thriving multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the NDLD team. They will be provided with high-quality clinical psychology supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and attend team meetings and case discussions within the NDLD team. The NDLD team is embedded within the wider Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS, which also consists of the Adolescent team, Children and Families team and the Tier 2 Community CAMHS team. The H&F CAMHS service is a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team based at 48 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0LS. Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS is part of the West London NHS Trust CAMHS and Developmental Service Line which also covers services in Ealing and Hounslow.
In addition, the post-holder will join the thriving psychology team based within H&F CAMHS. There will be good opportunities for CPD and development within the team and trust and also externally and there are weekly academic sessions alongside several other supports. We are looking for a skilled, hard-working and enthusiastic psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality and effective services to children and young people and their families.
The post-holder will offer specialist psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments (including cognitive assessments and ADHD and ASD assessments), and psychological interventions and support to children, young people and their families presenting with neurodevelopmental difficulties (such as ADHD and ASD) and/or Learning Disabilities and comorbid emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties in H&F CAMHS.
They will work closely alongside other MDT members and multi-agency colleagues (offering advice and consultation where appropriate), such as social workers, speech and language and occupational therapists and education colleagues to deliver a high-quality service to children and their families in the CAMHS clinic, specialist and mainstream schools, social care and community settings and carry out home visits as appropriate. Additionally, the postholder will adhere to following evidence based practice where appropriate, using suitable clinical outcome measures, and will support service user participation within the service. They will also be part of the Duty and Urgent Slot rota within the team.
The post-holder will also be responsible for the clinical supervision and line management of any pre-qualified psychologists or psychological professionals within the team. They will also contribute to clinical governance and service development in ways described in this document.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
