Are you seeking an opportunity to make animmediate impactin a rewarding environment? We're seeking clinicians to join our friendly multidisciplinary team and contribute to vital assessments and therapies on acontract basis.
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Regional Role, London - Central and Greater London
Day rate: 550 (8 hours) DOE
Hours: To be agreed - Variable hours and flexible working available
Contract: Temporary Variable temporary contracts available
About London Childrens Practice
The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.
As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education,The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.
WithThe London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time to join us and develop professionally.
For more information about the London Childrens Practice, and Momenta Connect please visit our websites:London's Children's Practice ,momentaconnect.co.uk
About the role
As a Clinical Psychologist at the London Children's Practice, you will deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service across a variety of school environments. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff, you will provide targeted interventions and psychological assessments for pupils with complex needs, including those with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs, while also assessing students for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). In this pivotal role, you will manage your own caseload with the full support of a designated clinical supervisor and actively contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff to effectively support student goals. Your work will ensure a strong safeguarding culture and promote the wellbeing and best interests the pupils we support, fulfilling our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance their quality of life and outcomes. This position is ideal for a resilient, creative, and enthusiastic individual who puts the needs of pupils at the forefront of everything they do.
Location: Primarily school-based work with some clinic and remote opportunities available to the right candidate.
Essential Criteria:
* Registered with the HCPC
* Registered Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist
* Doctoral level degree inClinical/Counselling/Forensic/EducationalPsychology(or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
* Relevantprevious experience, working in related settings or with related client group
* Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical,internal and externalagencies)
* Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development,group and individual levels
* Experience of effectively using consultation asamethod of service delivery
* Adequate competence in all core areas ofpsychologicalpractice, meets HCPC practice standards
* Knowledge of client group and their needs
* Knowledge of trauma informed practice andneurodiversity
* Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
* Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts ofpeople
* Ability to write coherent andaccurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records,reports and interventionplans
* Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations
* Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms
* Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes
* Ongoing evidence ofCPD
* Ability to use evaluation tools todemonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes
* Ability to make independent clinical decisions whennecessary
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines
* Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post
* Commitment to the values of the organisation
* Flexible approach to working environments
* Ability and willingness to travel on company business
For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description.
At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
Job Ref: 297116