Description
We are seeking a highly skilled CAMHS Consultant Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist to lead our National and Specialist CAMHS DBT Service. The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership for the DBT team and contribute to shaping a culture of collective leadership within the directorate.
The role involves supporting the day-to-day operation of the DBT service, ensuring fidelity to the evidence-based DBT model, and promoting adherent practice within the team. You will also lead on service developments, evaluations, and research, and provide training, supervision, and consultation to DBT-A programmes and CAMHS colleagues nationally.
The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of working within a DBT programme at a senior level, an ability to provide effective supervision and support around complex clinical and workforce challenges, and a passion for fostering team wellbeing and culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical and operational leadership for the DBT team
- Ensuring fidelity to the evidence-based DBT model
- Promoting adherent practice within the team
- Leading on service developments, evaluations, and research
- Providing training, supervision, and consultation to DBT-A programmes and CAMHS colleagues nationally
- Monitoring programme outcomes and ensuring Trust performance targets are met
- Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure the service operates within its budgetary requirements
The post is permanent, full-time, and band 8c, with a salary range of £88,250 to £100,355 per annum.