Job summary
We have 2 permanent full time posts and one fixed term
contract post available, however we can support a flexible approach to working
hours to accommodate the right candidate.
Based at our England South Hub (in Leatherhead, Surrey) / hybrid working
model.
We have several exciting
opportunities for Band 7 or Band 8a
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or BABCP Accredited CBT Therapists to join
our team.
We require highly skilled and
motivated practitioners to work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team
providing high quality, specialist evidence-based treatment to Veterans. The
post holders will be innovative, enthusiastic and flexible and able to work
both autonomously and as part of the team.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
Key elements of the roles will include;
- delivering CBT on a one to one and
group basis including intensive trauma focused CBT
- contributing
psychological expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- contributing
to service evaluation, audit and research
- contributing
to policy and service development
We are particularly interested in receiving
applications from those with experience in the specialist field of trauma
All psychological therapists at Combat Stress are
professionally managed with appropriate levels of supervision, peer support and
specialist training.
This
role will be subject to a DBS check.
About us
About us:
Combat Stress is
the UKs leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century weve been helping former
service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
anxiety and depression. Today we provide
specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict,
focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military
service. We provide a range of
community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with
complex mental health problems. We
provide services in-person and online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
Overview of Role
To work collaboratively
as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering services for veterans
with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health difficulties, and
alcohol/substance misuse problems
To contribute to
residential, outpatient, community and digital care and treatment programmes,
working flexibly to meet veteran need
To provide
comprehensive psychological assessment, collaborative formulation, and
treatment planning
To provide
evidence-based CBT psychological treatment, including third wave CBT
interventions, on a group and individual basis, to Veterans attending PTSD
treatment and recovery focused programmes.
To offer CBT-based
consultation and support to other MDT members and advice to referrers, external
agencies and carers on veterans psychological needs/suitable interventions
To
provide CBT supervision of trainee psychologists/students
To be contribute to
service development and audit and training and research initiatives as
appropriate.
To
work closely with the Senior Psychologists/Senior CBT therapists and Heads of
Psychological Therapies to contribute to the development and enhancement of
treatment programmes, other relevant service development and clinical
governance.
Please see downloadable Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
Overview of Role
To work collaboratively
as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering services for veterans
with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health difficulties, and
alcohol/substance misuse problems
To contribute to
residential, outpatient, community and digital care and treatment programmes,
working flexibly to meet veteran need
To provide
comprehensive psychological assessment, collaborative formulation, and
treatment planning
To provide
evidence-based CBT psychological treatment, including third wave CBT
interventions, on a group and individual basis, to Veterans attending PTSD
treatment and recovery focused programmes.
To offer CBT-based
consultation and support to other MDT members and advice to referrers, external
agencies and carers on veterans psychological needs/suitable interventions
To
provide CBT supervision of trainee psychologists/students
To be contribute to
service development and audit and training and research initiatives as
appropriate.
To
work closely with the Senior Psychologists/Senior CBT therapists and Heads of
Psychological Therapies to contribute to the development and enhancement of
treatment programmes, other relevant service development and clinical
governance.
Please see downloadable Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of adult client groups presenting with problems that reflect the full range of mental health disorders experienced by veterans (e.g., trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse) of varying clinical severity.
- Significant experience of delivering CBT
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering CBT supervision
- Experience of working with mental health services with British Veterans
- Experience of contributing to teaching and training
- Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
Qualifications
Essential
- EITHER 1) HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology, including specifically models of two or more distinct psychological therapies to include CBT
- AND/OR 2) BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a professional health and social care qualification satisfying SSSC requirement. ie. RMN, Social Worker, OT etc.
Desirable
- Completion of further post-qualification CPD/training in areas of practice relevant to the post, ideally including working with PTSD/trauma-related psychological difficulties
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of adult client groups presenting with problems that reflect the full range of mental health disorders experienced by veterans (e.g., trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse) of varying clinical severity.
- Significant experience of delivering CBT
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering CBT supervision
- Experience of working with mental health services with British Veterans
- Experience of contributing to teaching and training
- Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
Qualifications
Essential
- EITHER 1) HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology, including specifically models of two or more distinct psychological therapies to include CBT
- AND/OR 2) BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a professional health and social care qualification satisfying SSSC requirement. ie. RMN, Social Worker, OT etc.
Desirable
- Completion of further post-qualification CPD/training in areas of practice relevant to the post, ideally including working with PTSD/trauma-related psychological difficulties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
