Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a well established Maternal Mental
Health Service at STSFT. The service provides trauma informed care for patients accessing our maternity services
in the Sunderland and South Tyneside area. The post holder will form part of an
established and supportive team providing specialist psychological support for
mothers and birthing people struggling with moderate to severe or complex
psychological distress. This may include post-traumatic stress disorder
following a traumatic birth, perinatal loss of severe fear of childbirth.
The team consists of a senior psychologist, practitioner
psychologist/ CBT practitioner, perinatal mental health midwife and
administrative support. The service will work closely with maternity services
and reproductive services and has close links with Perinatal Mental Health
Teams, local Talking Therapies services, Childrens Services and Voluntary and
Charity organisations.
Current 3rd year Trainees are encouraged to apply
*current 3rd year trainees will not be able to start
at a Band 7 until HCPC registration is obtained.
Applicants who have completed the training
course but are awaiting HCPC registration will
be appointed on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical
Psychologist until registration with the HCPC is
achieved within an agreed timescale.
Main duties of the job
This
role is well suited to someone who has an interest in working within perinatal
and maternal mental health services and working as part of a wider MDT.
The
service provides specialist assessments and interventions for trauma, loss and
pregnancy related anxiety or fears. There are opportunities for professional
development and training. Clinical supervision will be provided by an
experienced psychologist within the service.
The service will work with service users and key stakeholders to ensure the service model meets local population need, and help to improve access to psychological support for those who may benefit.
There
are opportunities to form part of Specialist Interest Groups both regionally
and nationally, and the post holder will be supported to develop within their
role.
There
is flexibility with work patterns, including part time work and condensed
hours.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a
clinical psychologist or psychological therapist, providing specialist
psychological assessment and treatment for individuals referred to the Maternal
Mental Health Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Current third
year trainees are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a
clinical psychologist or psychological therapist, providing specialist
psychological assessment and treatment for individuals referred to the Maternal
Mental Health Service across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Current third
year trainees are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to sit in constrained position for extended periods frequently.
- The ability to work in a shared office space.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills,
- Ability to travel between bases/ sites as part of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in psychology or accredited conversion course
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS)
- HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist* or will be registered upon completion of training course.
- *current 3rd year trainees will not be able to start at a Band 7 until HCPC registration is obtained. Applicants who have completed the training course but are awaiting HCPC registration will be appointed on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical Psychologist until registration with the HCPC is achieved within an agreed timescale.
- OR
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate Master/degree supplemented by short specialist courses, clinical supervision and further specialist training, experience
- Advanced training in CBT or CAT which meets the essential criteria to become accredited with the BABCP or ACAT.
- Practitioner or Full Accreditation with the BABCP or ACAT.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- To convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere.
- Ability to make clinical and service related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice
- Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting
- Ability to create effective working relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Relevant additional clinical experience within clinical area.
- Skills within service improvement/ development
- Knowledge of the relevance of psychological factors in physical health services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision.
- An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of cancer care/palliative care.
- Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to sit in constrained position for extended periods frequently.
- The ability to work in a shared office space.
- Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills,
- Ability to travel between bases/ sites as part of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in psychology or accredited conversion course
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS)
- HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist* or will be registered upon completion of training course.
- *current 3rd year trainees will not be able to start at a Band 7 until HCPC registration is obtained. Applicants who have completed the training course but are awaiting HCPC registration will be appointed on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical Psychologist until registration with the HCPC is achieved within an agreed timescale.
- OR
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate Master/degree supplemented by short specialist courses, clinical supervision and further specialist training, experience
- Advanced training in CBT or CAT which meets the essential criteria to become accredited with the BABCP or ACAT.
- Practitioner or Full Accreditation with the BABCP or ACAT.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- To convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere.
- Ability to make clinical and service related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice
- Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting
- Ability to create effective working relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Relevant additional clinical experience within clinical area.
- Skills within service improvement/ development
- Knowledge of the relevance of psychological factors in physical health services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision.
- An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of cancer care/palliative care.
- Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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