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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Do you have a passion for young people's mental health? Do you thrive in multi-disciplinary settings where psychological skills are highly valued?</p> <p>Working in a very friendly and dynamic CAMHS Service, we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist based mainly in ourChesterfield Core CAMHS Base following the successful CAMHS Service submission for funding - we have a focused investment from the ICB (integrated Care Board) into routine CAMHS specifically for Reducing CAMHS waiting times as part of a Service Development Improvement Plan 2025 -2027. We are happy to consider flexible options. There are opportunities for indirect working (e.g. consultation, supporting formulation skills development).</p> <p>Our Service has 10 teams with excellent track records working closely together, with opportunities for gaining different experiences to develop your portfolio. Our internal training programme for staff is positively-rated and clinical supervision practice is highly valued. We value the diversity of our clinicians, and the skill sets they bring.</p> <p>Whilst this is an 8a post we are very happy to receive applications from soon to be or newly qualified Clinical Psychologists in a preceptorship role (with a structured development plan to progress with regular support). We have well established links with the training courses and regularly have trainees on placement.</p> <p>This post is funded for 0.6wte 3 days - there may be options to consider combinations with other posts.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a Clinical Psychologist in Core CAMHS you will:</p> <ul>  <li> Provide specialist psychological/therapy-based assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties</li>  <li> Provide a pivotal lead role in reducing waiting lists ('Referral to Treatment' (RTT) times) for Routine Core through indirect consultation and formulation skills offers to Core Mental Health Practitioners and providing direct joint-clinical work at referral, initial assessment and therapeutic intervention stages, where appropriate.</li>  <li> Be client-centred and a goal-focused member of our multi-disciplinary service, championing ROMs and contributing to service developments, as appropriate.</li>  <li> Empower and support young people on their journey to recovery</li>  <li> Offer clinical advice and support, consultations, supervision and training for professionals in our CAMHS Service.</li>  <li> Be an active member of an experienced multi-disciplinary service and contribute to team and service developments.</li>  <li> Contribute to case discussions and a 'careteam' approach to formulation.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The founding principles of the NHS have significantly influenced our "Leading the Chesterfield Way", and our Proud to CARE values. This means leading with care, openness, integrity and embedding an inclusive culture. We know that people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and we offer flexibility and a whole raft of support to care for your physical and mental well-being. This role is hugely important to us and we look forward to hearing from you.</p> <p>Our main CAMHS base in at the main hospital base at the Den on a greenfield site with abundant countryside, lovely views, beautiful landscaping and outdoor gym- it's easy to access green space at break times which offers an opportunity to de-stress. We also have a newer base located near the local train station. Both sites are in the historic market town of Chesterfield, and on the doorstep of Sheffield, a vibrant, multi-cultural/cosmopolitan city; and are easily accessible from the M1 and the A61. Our other Core CAMHS base is in the beautiful spa town of Buxton and there would be opportunities to carry out some work there also.</p> <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.</p> <p>Please find out more about our service at camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk</p> <p>Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @hrcrhft @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 December 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
  
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      Depending on experience
      
        B7 £47,810 - 54,710 or B8a £55,690-£62,682 per annum, pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>166-FC-7609714</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Chesterfield Royal Hospital</p>
      <p>Calow</p>
      <p>Chesterfield</p>
            <p>S44 5BL</p>
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    <p>Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications and Training
        
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        <li>Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology (or about to qualify)</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or expected to be so (for candidates still to complete training)</li>
        
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          <li>Additional training post-doctorate</li>
          
          <li>Specific Training and/or accreditation in an evidenced-based therapy (e.g. CBT, IPT, Systemic, DBT))</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to tolerate and manage highly distressing emotional issues</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage and work with organisational stress and to effectively manage the stress of others</li>
        
        <li>Ability to engage in sustained mental effort involving tasks demanding intense concentration</li>
        
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          <li>Valid driving licence</li>
          
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          Skills and Knowledge
        
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        <li>Knowledge of appropriate psychological models of assessment, formulation and intervention for young people with mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Research and evaluation skills</li>
        
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          <li>Well-developed consultation skills with professionals</li>
          
          <li>Excellent formulation skills and able to convey complex ideas in straightforward, accessible style</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to work professionally and co-operatively in multi-disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in working with children, young people and families in a community setting.</li>
        
        <li>Experience and knowledge of working with young people with mental health problems.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of managing risk in clinical presentations.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of engagement with clinical supervision.</li>
        
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          <li>CAMHS specific experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity</li>
          
          <li>Experience of identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in clinical practice</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people with complex trauma and attachment difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Contribution to service evaluations, projects or research in the mental health field</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising other clinicians</li>
          
          <li>Experience of some level of team or service development</li>
          
          <li>Supervision of Trainee Clinical Psychologists</li>
          
          <li>Experience of utilising/monitoring routine outcome measures (ROMs) with clients</li>
          
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          Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
        
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        <li>Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to Care</li>
        
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          <li>Doctoral Qualification in Clinical Psychology (or about to qualify)</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or expected to be so (for candidates still to complete training)</li>
          
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            <li>Additional training post-doctorate</li>
            
            <li>Specific Training and/or accreditation in an evidenced-based therapy (e.g. CBT, IPT, Systemic, DBT))</li>
            
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          <li>Ability to tolerate and manage highly distressing emotional issues</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage and work with organisational stress and to effectively manage the stress of others</li>
          
          <li>Ability to engage in sustained mental effort involving tasks demanding intense concentration</li>
          
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            <li>Valid driving licence</li>
            
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            Skills and Knowledge
          
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          <li>Knowledge of appropriate psychological models of assessment, formulation and intervention for young people with mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Research and evaluation skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Well-developed consultation skills with professionals</li>
            
            <li>Excellent formulation skills and able to convey complex ideas in straightforward, accessible style</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to work professionally and co-operatively in multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working with children, young people and families in a community setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience and knowledge of working with young people with mental health problems.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing risk in clinical presentations.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of engagement with clinical supervision.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>CAMHS specific experience</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity</li>
            
            <li>Experience of identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in clinical practice</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with people with complex trauma and attachment difficulties</li>
            
            <li>Contribution to service evaluations, projects or research in the mental health field</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising other clinicians</li>
            
            <li>Experience of some level of team or service development</li>
            
            <li>Supervision of Trainee Clinical Psychologists</li>
            
            <li>Experience of utilising/monitoring routine outcome measures (ROMs) with clients</li>
            
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            Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
          
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          <li>Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to Care</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
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    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Calow</p>
      <p>Chesterfield</p>
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Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents. </p><p>Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.</p><p>When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. 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Level 7.</li><li>Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP</li><li>Integrative therapist, CBT informed</li><li>Not newly qualified, more than 2 years' experience</li><li>Specialist education setting experience/working therapeutically within a school/child and adolescent - preferred. </li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)</li><li>Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting</li><li>Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.</p><p>We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. 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