We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the clinical and professional leadership structure within Adult Learning disabilities and Autism Services.. Working alongside other operational and clinical leaders, the post holder will contribute to the successful delivery of high quality, safe, responsive and effective clinical care. The successful candidate must have substantial experience of working within adult learning disabilities and be able to provide professional advice and support for the effective contribution of psychology within the service. As a clinical and professional lead, the post holder must be able to evidence the ability to work collaboratively with others to embed psychological knowledge and practice across the service. The post holder will ensure appropriate supervision and professional support for psychologists working in the Autism Services, provide consultant level oversight in pathway development and consultation, support and advice on complex cases. The post will sit within a psychological professions leadership structure and will support the Directorate Lead for Psychology and the Psychological Professions in delivering local plans in line with the national vision for psychology. This post is a full time post though part-time will be considered. In addition to the leadership roles and responsibilities, the post holder will provide a consultant level clinical service. Main duties of the job • To ensure the systemic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service. • To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systemic governance of psychological practice • To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists and other mental health professionals within the service, including delegated systems for effective recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the service in consultation with the Directorate Lead for the Psychological Professions. • As a major requirement of the job to carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programmes. • To implement policy and service development changes within the area served by the Team. • Supervise other Psychologists, associates, trainees and assistants • To provide a direct specialist clinical service which can include community and Inpatient services associated with this service. • To provide a specialist lead within the service; providing professional advice and support to management for the effective contribution of psychology within LDA. • To offer psychology staff within the service, leadership, professional supervision, advice and support including the effective operation of clinical supervision structures and continued professional development. About us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Person Specification Experience Essential • Substantial experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist within Learning disabilities and autism services. • Substantial post qualification experience of working with people with a moderate-severe learning disability and autism with co-morbid mental health difficulties, including substantial experience of risk management. • Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for the clients psychological care and treatment within the context of an MDT treatment plan. Desirable • Experience of multi- professional leadership of teams or services within designated speciality. Personal Attributes Essential • Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. • Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of • support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours. • Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others. Desirable • Leadership and management skills Knowledge and skills • Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies. • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. • A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. • Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. • Knowledge of legislation and its complications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health. Qualifications Essential • Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or its equivalent, as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of Psychopathology, Clinical Psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology with evidence of specific experience of Learning Disability and Autism. • Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice relevant to the post and/or as specified in the job advert. • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent. • Training and experience in supervision of qualified staff Desirable • Leadership Training