Overview
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Regional Role, South-West London
Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
Contract: Permanent - Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)
Location note: Primarily school-based with work within a clinic setting.
About London Children’s 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.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a specialist, person-centred psychology service across a variety of school environments.
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff.
* Provide targeted interventions and psychological assessments for pupils with complex needs, including developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs.
* Assess students for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Manage your own caseload with the support of a designated clinical supervisor.
* Contribute to service development through training and upskilling staff to support student goals.
* Promote safeguarding culture and pupil wellbeing in line with organisational values.
* Foster innovative approaches to enhance quality of life and outcomes for pupils.
* Location involves work primarily in schools with some clinic-based activity.
Essential Criteria
* Registered with the HCPC
* Doctoral level degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
* Relevant previous experience in related settings or with related client group
* Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (with clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)
* 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 as a method of service delivery
* Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards
* Knowledge of client group and their needs
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and neuro-diversity
* Ability to develop formulations and use them to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others
* Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people
* Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans
* Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary
* 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
* Full driving licence and access to a car
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working with specific client group (e.g., neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g., schools and/or clinics)
* Experience of providing supervision to others
* Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for the specified client group
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group
* Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches
London Children’s Practice – Why Choose Us
At the London Children’s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here’s what we offer:
* Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
* Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
* Structured Clinical Growth: Regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine skills.
* Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: A dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
* 5 weeks off in the school summer break
* 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
* 1 CPD day to use towards training
* Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
EEO Statement
London Children’s Practice is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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