Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Support the assessment of children and young people referred to the neurodevelopmental service in line with the neuroaffirmative approach of the service

Gather and collate developmental histories, educational reports, questionnaires, and relevant background information.

Undertake observations of children and young people in clinic, educational settings, or home environments, as directed by qualified clinicians.

Carry out semi-structured clinical interviews with parent/carers and other professionals to gather information relevant to neurodevelopmental assessments.

Administer, score, and summarise standardised psychometric and neuropsychological assessment tools under supervision.

Produce accurate clinical records and maintain electronic patient records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Assist clinicians in preparing assessment reports.

Contribute to formulation discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Support children and families throughout the assessment journey, providing information and signposting to appropriate resources where required.

Monitor and follow up outstanding questionnaires and documentation required for assessments.

To work at an appropriate level of autonomy and to take responsibility for managing time and prioritising workload, under the guidance of a qualified clinician.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Establish positive and professional relationships with children, young people, families, carers, schools, and partner agencies.

Communicate complex clinical information clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to meet individual needs.

Liaise with teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), social care professionals, and healthcare colleagues to obtain relevant information.

Maintain confidentiality and uphold information governance requirements at all times.

Where opportunities arise, to support with the delivery of psychoeducational groups, teaching and training to parent/carers and external partnership organisations.

Assessment and Data Collection

Administer and score psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment measures under supervision.

Collect, analyse, assistant in the interpretation of assessments, and present these accurately.

Maintain databases to support clinical decision-making and service monitoring.

Service Development, Audit and Research

Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.

Assist with literature reviews and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Support research activities within the service where appropriate.

Contribute to the development of clinical resources, information leaflets, and service user information materials.

Administrative Responsibilities

Organise assessment packs, questionnaires, and clinical documentation.

Input information onto electronic patient record systems.

Maintain accurate records and databases.

Support the coordination of appointments as required

Professional Responsibilities

Work within the British Psychological Society code of ethics and organisational policies.

Maintain professional boundaries and work within the limits of competence.

Participate in regular clinical supervision with a qualified psychologist.

Engage in continuing professional development activities.

Attend mandatory training and team meetings.

Promote neuroaffirmative, trauma-informed and anti-discriminatory practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant paid or voluntary work with children and young people and their carers.
• Experience of working with neurodivergent people.
• Experience in developing and undertaking research, service evaluation or audits.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical setting with children, young people and their carers.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of developed clinical skills related to neurodevelopmental assessments, for example observation, interviewing, psychometric assessments.
• Experience of delivery teaching or training.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The post holder will demonstrate:
• Compassion, respect, and dignity in all interactions.
• Commitment to neuroaffirmative and person-centred practice
• Collaborative and inclusive working practices.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement.
• An interest and enthusiasm in working with children and young people.
• A high level of drive and motivation to acquire knowledge, new skills, and experiences to develop as a psychologist.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to the work within the service.
• An ability to work effectively in a team setting, supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the team.
• An ability to act professionally when organisational stresses or challenging situations may arise.
• An ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy, seeking clinical supervision appropriately.
• An ability to meet clinical deadlines and monitor own workload under the guidance of a line manager.
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and other electronic systems
• The ability to keep up-to-date records in accordance with Trust, HCPC, and BPS guidelines.
• Ability to remain engaged with service users and their families for extended periods of time during clinical appointments.
• Ability to sit for periods of time during clinical appointments and observations.
• An ability to adapt to working in different settings, such as a busy office environment, schools and clinical appointments.
• Ability to meet clinical deadlines in line with the service expectations.
• Ability to manage unexpected situations where service users may become distressed or heightened and in which their behaviour may escalate.
• Ability to manage situations where service users may present with differences in beliefs, values or attitudes and to handle this sensitively.
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently between various community locations and settings as required by the role.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Upper second-class honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology.
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further study in a psychological field relating to neurodevelopmental differences, or childhood development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability.
• Knowledge of the assessment process for identifying neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people.
• Knowledge of psychological theories relevant to children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, such as child development theories.
• An understanding of psychological theories associated with wider child work, including attachment theory and mental health.
• Knowledge of research methodologies to assist with service audit and development.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding and how to manage this appropriately should a situation arise.
• Understanding of confidentiality, consent, and information governance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of some of the assessment tools used within neurodevelopmental assessments.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Rd

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust Doctor will work within Young Minds Matter (CAMHS), Navigo's specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, based at Freshney Green Primary Care Centre.

The Trust Doctor will:

Undertake psychiatric assessments of children and young people.

Conduct follow-up outpatient reviews.

Participate in ADHD assessment pathways.

Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments.

Assist in diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.

Prescribe and monitor medication under consultant supervision where appropriate.

Participate in MDT reviews.

Attend case formulation meetings.

Contribute to urgent assessments and risk reviews.

Liaise with GPs, paediatricians, schools and partner agencies.

Prepare clinical correspondence and reports.

Participate in safeguarding activities.

Contribute to Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need meetings and Strategy Meetings where appropriate.

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

The Trust Doctor will work under the clinical supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist and will not normally hold independent Responsible Clinician responsibility.

The post holder will support the Consultant Psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team in providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children and young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for developing experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, ADHD assessment and management, neurodevelopmental disorders, safeguarding, multi-agency working and community CAMHS practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health Act
• National Policy and Strategy including mental health policy, Clinical Governance, evidenced based practice, NHS Plan, NSFs. NICE and other relevant guidance
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision
• Perinatal service models and approaches.

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months experience in children psychiatry
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
• Teaching education of junior medical staff

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• CCT / Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree MD,PHD MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Section 12(2) Approval and Approved Clinician status

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults of working age and deal with crisis situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Primary Care Centre

Sorrel Rd

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)