Job overview
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Bury CAMHS is a high-performing and dynamic child and adolescent mental health service, working closely with commissioners and with our partners in Children’s Services, education and the VCSE sector to develop models of care within the principles of the i-thrive framework. Our vision is for our local community to be well-equipped to support children and young people, the adults of tomorrow, to grow up with good emotional health and well-being.
As a borough, we are committed at a commissioning and senior leadership level to continue to build on this experience and we aspire to provide our children and young people in care with high quality, trauma-informed services, including access to assessment and psychological therapies provided in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to offer this opportunity to lead our recently commissioned team in Bury which is co-located within Children’s Services. We are looking for a dynamic and clinically experienced 8b clinical psychologist to lead this initiative and to work closely with the Head of Service for Cared for Children in developing this offer. In particular, the post-holder will provide highly specialist advice and consultation to managers, social workers and other professionals around the needs of children in care; will work closely with commissioners and the local authority to advise on placements and/or support packages for children presenting with complex needs, and will provide advice and oversight to inform effective decision-making around any funding requests for external therapeutic provision for this cohort. The successful post-holder will provide specialist consultation to the network around the child/ young person, including foster carers, parents and family and friends carers; will develop and deliver training for foster carers and/or professionals; will liaise closely with CAMHS to ensure timely access to services for vulnerable children and families in line with i-thrive; and will take a lead in service development for this team, working alongside the CAMHS operational manager and lead clinical psychologist as well as external stakeholders.
Working for our organisation
This is the place in the North West of England, It’s ace, it’s the best Those are the words of poet Tony Walsh, and we couldn't agree more, but then again, we are biased.
Greater Manchester has everything from the hustle and bustle of city-centre living to rolling hills and beautiful green spaces. Our patch covers towns such as Stockport with over 380 listed buildings, 6 ancient monuments and one of the most iconic viaducts in the UK. Then there's Tameside with its urban centres, moorland and the spectacular vistas of Werneth Low. Over in Oldham you'll find the beautiful Dovestone Reservoir. Rochdale is home to the stunning Hollingworth Lake Country Park; visit Rochdale Town Hall, one of the finest buildings of its kind in Europe; and the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, home of the worldwide Co-operative movement. Finally, a visit to Bury isn't complete without a vist to Bury market and testing its world-famous black pudding.
As well as the usual work perks, we have a number of staff networks that you can attend and participate in to include faiths & beliefs, LGBT+, men's wellbeing, positive ability, race equality, women's network & neurodiverse.
We offer flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
Most of all, it's our #PennineCarePeople that really do make it a great place to work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Psychology is well-integrated and highly valued within the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team locally and across the broader Specialist Services Directorate in Pennine Care. There are currently progressive psychological therapies and research work-streams running across the Directorate. The support, development and well-being of our workforce are the foundations on which we continue to develop services to ensure children and young people receive optimal care. We have strong links with local universities and are active in the Clinical Psychology Training Programmes.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
* Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS or BPS Statement of Equivalence.
* HCPC registered
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist as a highly specialist clinician, with children, young people and their families
* Experience of clinical supervision/consultancy with psychology, CAMHS and multi-agency staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge and experience of the application of clinical governance and risk management policies and procedures for the maintenance and improvement of psychological services
* Knowledge of professional issues in psychology and psychological therapies in the context of working with children and families
* Knowledge of contemporary legislation relating to the delivery of children’s services including mental health and psychological services, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management with children and families
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
* Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone
01617163181