Consultant Psychologist

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist.

We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Cambian Spring Hill School is a 38 and 52 week mixed-gender residential and day school for children and young people aged 8-19 with a diagnosis of Autism and other related conditions. We support children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties including those with behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and communication difficulties.

Job Role

The role will involve the assessment, formulation and treatment of the young people's psychological needs. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, nursing, psychiatry, care and education. As a senior member of the therapy team, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to service development and work closely with other psychologists within the region to continually improve service provision

Full induction training is given. You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our young people you will be learning all the time through our on-going mentoring and support.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is desirable.

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Must have experience in CAMHS/SEMH and working with an MDT team.

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary teamRegular clinical supervisionDevelopmental opportunitiesResearch opportunities & supportInternal/external training on new initiatives25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included) - Pro Rata

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date:

Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.