Job Description

Key duties: 

• To assess the psychological needs of children and young people through the most appropriate strategy or approach for that person.
• To coordinate the individual assessment of children and young people: which may be direct involvement or supervising others to carry out (e.g. psychologist assistant)
• To work globally with the multi-disciplinary team co-ordinate behaviour support provision so that it is effectively delivered to meet young people’s needs.
• Provide summaries of progress/intervention/risk assessments where appropriate for MDT’s in advance of the meetings
• Participate in appropriate quality assurance activity, for example observations of teachers, TAs and intervention staff providing constructive developmental feedback to staff teams to support improvements in practice 

Our team are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Clinical Psychologist who can support our children both individually or in a team or group setting. 

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidate qualities: • Post graduate qualification in psychology (or equivalent) • Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check. • Experience of working with young people with Autism, severe communication difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, including physical and sensory needs. • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of children and young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs • Able to deal calmly with situations that arise • Attitudes that value with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as individuals with a right to be treated with respect