CES BP Dclinpsy - Revision history

PeteTyerman at 12:23, 19 September 2025

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	In clinical psychology this role could be covered by an assistant psychologist which jobs appear to be a surfeit of applicants		In clinical psychology this role could be covered by an assistant psychologist which jobs appear to be a surfeit of applicants

			However it makes it clear even without access to work support it is likely to be difficult to argue that the cost was unreasonable in the Equality Act terms

	= '''Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist''' =		= '''Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist''' =

PeteTyerman: entered and completed baseline she support clinical psychologist

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entered and completed baseline she support clinical psychologist

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	Plan was on the basis of ADHD/dyslexia adjustments we could be modified for any neurodevelopmental difference		Plan was on the basis of ADHD/dyslexia adjustments we could be modified for any neurodevelopmental difference

			In clinical psychology this role could be covered by an assistant psychologist which jobs appear to be a surfeit of applicants
	= '''Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist''' =		= '''Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist''' =

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	This adjustment is therefore both required under the Equality Act and a practical way to increase patient contact, reduce waiting lists, and support staff wellbeing.”		This adjustment is therefore both required under the Equality Act and a practical way to increase patient contact, reduce waiting lists, and support staff wellbeing.”



			while this advice appears to be legally correct that is backed up by AI it is not specific legal advice

PeteTyerman at 12:19, 19 September 2025

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	Note: For a full explanation of Clinical Enabling Support (CES), including its definition, purpose, distinction from standard admin, and funding routes, see the accompanying document 'CES Definition and Purpose'.		Note: For a full explanation of Clinical Enabling Support (CES), including its definition, purpose, distinction from standard admin, and funding routes, see the accompanying document 'CES Definition and Purpose'.

			Plan was on the basis of ADHD/dyslexia adjustments we could be modified for any neurodevelopmental difference
			= '''Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist''' =

	= ~~Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist~~ =		==== 1. Current Baseline ====

	== 1. Current Baseline ==
	- Salary: Band 7 = £43–50k/year, Band 8a = £50–57k/year (AfC 2024/25).		- Salary: Band 7 = £43–50k/year, Band 8a = £50–57k/year (AfC 2024/25).

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	- For ADHD/dyslexia clinicians, these tasks take disproportionately longer, reducing patient-facing time and increasing stress.		- For ADHD/dyslexia clinicians, these tasks take disproportionately longer, reducing patient-facing time and increasing stress.

	== 2. Proposed Adjustment ==		==== 2. Proposed Adjustment ====
	- Band 4 CES (junior PA-level) or Band 5 CES (senior PA-level).		- Band 4 CES (junior PA-level) or Band 5 CES (senior PA-level).

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	- CES is in addition to and separate from standard admin teams; it directly addresses disability-related disadvantage.		- CES is in addition to and separate from standard admin teams; it directly addresses disability-related disadvantage.

	== 3. Break-Even (Without Access to Work) ==		==== 3. Break-Even (Without Access to Work) ====
	- 5 hrs/week freed = ~250 hrs/year.		- 5 hrs/week freed = ~250 hrs/year.

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	- Break-even point = 2.5–3 hrs/week freed.		- Break-even point = 2.5–3 hrs/week freed.

	== 4. With Access to Work Support ==		==== 4. With Access to Work Support ====
	- NHS Trusts are large employers (>50 staff), so cost-sharing applies.		- NHS Trusts are large employers (>50 staff), so cost-sharing applies.

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	Band 4 CES (£3,750/year):		'''Band 4 CES (£3,750/year):'''

	- Employer pays £1,000 + £550 = £1,550.		- Employer pays £1,000 + £550 = £1,550.
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	- Break-even: pays for itself if it frees just 1 hr/week (~50 contacts annually).		- Break-even: pays for itself if it frees just 1 hr/week (~50 contacts annually).

			'''<br />
	Band 5 CES (£5,250/year):		Band 5 CES (£5,250/year):'''

	- Employer pays £1,000 + £850 = £1,850.		- Employer pays £1,000 + £850 = £1,850.
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	== Model Request Wording (Clinical Psychologist) ==		== Model Request Wording (Clinical Psychologist) ==
	“I am requesting approximately 5 hours per week of Band 4–5 Clinical Enabling Support (CES) as a reasonable adjustment for ADHD/dyslexia. This support would be in addition to and separate from standard administrative support within the psychology service.		“I am requesting approximately 5 hours per week of Band 4–5 Clinical Enabling Support (CES) as a reasonable adjustment for ADHD/dyslexia. This support would be in addition to and separate from standard administrative support within the psychology service.


	My condition means I spend disproportionately longer on report writing, case notes, and documentation. CES would remove this barrier, freeing ~250 hours/year (equivalent to ~250 additional patient contacts, or ~5 contacts per week) for direct clinical care and MDT contribution.		My condition means I spend disproportionately longer on report writing, case notes, and documentation. CES would remove this barrier, freeing ~250 hours/year (equivalent to ~250 additional patient contacts, or ~5 contacts per week) for direct clinical care and MDT contribution.


	The cost is ~£3,750–5,250/year, which pays for itself if it frees 2.5–3 hrs/week of my time. With Access to Work cost-sharing, the Trust’s net cost would fall to ~£1,550–1,850/year, which pays for itself if it frees just 1–1.3 hrs/week.		The cost is ~£3,750–5,250/year, which pays for itself if it frees 2.5–3 hrs/week of my time. With Access to Work cost-sharing, the Trust’s net cost would fall to ~£1,550–1,850/year, which pays for itself if it frees just 1–1.3 hrs/week.


	This adjustment is therefore both required under the Equality Act and a practical way to increase patient contact, reduce waiting lists, and support staff wellbeing.”		This adjustment is therefore both required under the Equality Act and a practical way to increase patient contact, reduce waiting lists, and support staff wellbeing.”

PeteTyerman: CES clinical psychologist added

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CES clinical psychologist added

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Note: For a full explanation of Clinical Enabling Support (CES), including its definition, purpose, distinction from standard admin, and funding routes, see the accompanying document 'CES Definition and Purpose'.

= Clinical Enabling Support (CES) Model – Clinical Psychologist =

== 1. Current Baseline ==
- Salary: Band 7 = £43–50k/year, Band 8a = £50–57k/year (AfC 2024/25).

- Hourly cost ≈ £23–29/hour.

- Psychologists spend 25–40% of time on documentation (case notes, reports, correspondence).

- For ADHD/dyslexia clinicians, these tasks take disproportionately longer, reducing patient-facing time and increasing stress.

== 2. Proposed Adjustment ==
- Band 4 CES (junior PA-level) or Band 5 CES (senior PA-level).

- Band 4 salary ≈ £26.5–30.1k/year (~£14–15/hour).

- Band 5 salary ≈ £31–37.8k/year (~£16–19/hour).

- Allocation = 5 hrs/week CES (~0.13–0.15 FTE).

- Annual cost = ~£3,750 (Band 4) – £5,250 (Band 5).

- CES is in addition to and separate from standard admin teams; it directly addresses disability-related disadvantage.

== 3. Break-Even (Without Access to Work) ==
- 5 hrs/week freed = ~250 hrs/year.

- Equivalent to ~250 additional patient contacts annually (~5 extra contacts per week).

- Clinical psychologist time ≈ £26/hour → £6,500/year of value gained.

- CES allocation cost = £3,750–£5,250/year.

- Net gain: ~£1,250–2,750/year.

- Break-even point = 2.5–3 hrs/week freed.

== 4. With Access to Work Support ==
- NHS Trusts are large employers (>50 staff), so cost-sharing applies.

- Employer pays first £1,000, then 20% of the remainder.

Band 4 CES (£3,750/year):

- Employer pays £1,000 + £550 = £1,550.

- AtW pays £2,200.

- Trust cost reduced from £3,750 → £1,550.

- Break-even: pays for itself if it frees just 1 hr/week (~50 contacts annually).

Band 5 CES (£5,250/year):

- Employer pays £1,000 + £850 = £1,850.

- AtW pays £3,400.

- Trust cost reduced from £5,250 → £1,850.

- Break-even: pays for itself if it frees just 1.3 hrs/week (~65 contacts annually).

== 5. Equality Act Position ==
- ADHD/dyslexia = recognised disabilities under Equality Act 2010.

- CES is:

• Separate from generic secretarial/admin support.

• Reasonable and proportionate (low cost vs clinical time gained).

• Practicable (Band 4–5 AfC posts widely available).

== 6. Secondary Outcomes ==
- Increased direct patient contact (therapy, assessments).

- Reduced stress and burnout.

- Improved turnaround of reports (safeguarding, SEND, legal contexts).

- Reduced risk of complaints or errors due to missed deadlines.

- Better retention of neurodivergent staff.

== Model Request Wording (Clinical Psychologist) ==
“I am requesting approximately 5 hours per week of Band 4–5 Clinical Enabling Support (CES) as a reasonable adjustment for ADHD/dyslexia. This support would be in addition to and separate from standard administrative support within the psychology service.

My condition means I spend disproportionately longer on report writing, case notes, and documentation. CES would remove this barrier, freeing ~250 hours/year (equivalent to ~250 additional patient contacts, or ~5 contacts per week) for direct clinical care and MDT contribution.

The cost is ~£3,750–5,250/year, which pays for itself if it frees 2.5–3 hrs/week of my time. With Access to Work cost-sharing, the Trust’s net cost would fall to ~£1,550–1,850/year, which pays for itself if it frees just 1–1.3 hrs/week.

This adjustment is therefore both required under the Equality Act and a practical way to increase patient contact, reduce waiting lists, and support staff wellbeing.”