Practitioner Psychologist Band 8a

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you., We are a specialist community CAMHS offering specialist assessment, intervention and multi-disciplinary care to children, young people and families with moderate-severe mental health difficulties.
You will work in both Worthing and Chichester as part of our friendly, committed Coastal CAMHS multi-disciplinary team. You will have the chance to learn and grow in the coastal team with highly experienced analytic psychotherapists, systemic therapists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, art therapist, social workers, MH nurses, OTs and low intensity practitioners. You will be part of a vibrant psychology network who will support and mentor your professional development and connection to the wider profession through the SPFT PP department and the wider PPN network. Listen to staff from coastal CAMHS talk about their work here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sseefqnxbyo
We have excellent links with the University of Surrey PsychD programme supervising high quality placements, alongside research and QI projects. Our CAMHS research priorities were co-developed by our Clinical Academic Group, alongside Children, young people and parents and linked to a range of projects supported by SPFT Research Dept and the Applied Research Consortium (ARC) for Kent, Surrey Sussex.
You will provide supervision to Band 7 psychologists, trainees, assistant psychologists and other clinical staff. Therefore, previous experience of supervising others such as trainee and assistant psychologists is essential.
There will be ongoing opportunities for innovation, service development, leadership and developing close working relationships across the service as well as with partners agencies, in order to support young people, families and communities. Read about our award winning participation work
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Band 8a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our friendly Coastal Sussex CAMHS team based across Worthing & Chichester.
The post holder will be expected to have well developed assessment, intervention and formulation skills in a range of psychological models at Band 7. This should include CBT, systemic and attachment-based models and the post holder should be able to apply them to a wide variety of complex co-morbid presentations., This highly specialist part-time post will allow you to develop your skills in supervision, CBT and other therapeutic modalities. Previous post holders have developed skills in group psychotherapy, EMDR and clinical supervision, supported by training and CPD support available through SPFT. The post will support the deepening of your skills and experience of core CAMHS practice, taking on leadership duties including supervision, clinical governance and quality improvement. Most psychologists in our service have specialist CBT skills that supports them with delivering & evaluating our range of CBT groups and supervising CBT therapists and low intensity practitioners, drawing on our expertise in delivering innovative digital interventions. The role will support the embedding of trauma informed care, in our friendly, supportive coastal CAMHS team., Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.

SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.