Job overview

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people in the south of Derbyshire? Due to some expansion within our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), an exciting opportunity has arisen for two dedicated and forward-thinking Psychologists to join our dynamic CAMHS teams. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care, and who are eager to contribute positively to the mental health and wellbeing of young people within our community.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong assessment, formulation, and therapeutic skills, as well as the ability to manage complex cases. Excellent communication, interpersonal abilities, and a compassionate, person-centred approach are essential.

The posts are offered at a band 8a, but newly qualified or soon to qualify Psychologists are welcome to apply and would be eligible for a band 7 role, with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a CAMHS Psychologist, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children, adolescents, and their families presenting with a wide range of complex emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. You will work closely and collaboratively with children and young people, their families and carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, person-centred care that is both effective and compassionate.

Your role will involve:

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments
• Developing and delivering therapeutic interventions, to individuals and groups, based on best practice, current NICE guidelines and the latest research.
• Formulating psychological understanding of cases, contributing to multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
• Providing specialist psychological advice, consultation, and training to colleagues within CAMHS
• Engaging in risk assessment and management, supporting the safety and protection of young people and their families.
• Actively participating in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and audit processes to enhance the effectiveness of our services.
• Contributing to the supervision and development of trainee psychologists, assistants, and other team members as appropriate.
• Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service provision.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Us?

Joining our CAMHS teams means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. We are committed to fostering a culture that promotes staff wellbeing, professional growth, and collaborative working. You will benefit from:

• Regular, high-quality clinical supervision tailored to your needs and career stage.
• Access to ongoing training, CPD events, and opportunities to develop specialist skills.
• A team that values diversity, encourages open dialogue, and is dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working options where possible.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research, and innovation projects.

The posts will be line managed through our Psychology and Psychological Therapies Care Group, providing excellent opportunities for support and supervision, and links with local Psychology Training Courses, to which we provide regular placements and teaching.