NHSL 184713 Principle Clinical Psychologist - Team Lead

Responsible for the leadership and coordination of the specialist CAMHS psychology service including work planning and allocation of work, development of the MDT service and day to day line management of a team of 12 wte psychologists. Taking responsibility for MDT leadership as the psychology lead in the MDT within the North Edinburgh Lothian Outpatient team. To work closely with colleagues across the pathway of care within CAMHS. Proposing and implementing policy and service development changes for the psychology staff and wider MDT. To deputise for the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and other Lead Psychologists as required

Responsible for the management of a highly specialist caseload within outpatient CAMHS and to provide expert consultation and opinion across disciplines within health and Multi Agency Children Services.

Responsible for the development, management and governance of psychology teaching, training, consultancy and supervision activities within specialist area

To maintain high levels of clinical governance in developing an effective service to meet the LDP Standards for Specialist CAMHS and the Neurodevelopmental Pathway

To plan, supervise and undertake audit and research relevant to the service area.