Job summary
We are currently transforming Mental Health Services in Somerset and have an exciting opportunity a for you to be part of an expanding Community Mental Health Service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our South Somerset Yeovil Community Mental Health Services for two Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the teams.
We are a trailblazer Trust for the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults, and have received significant investment to transform all our community mental health services and have recently been awarded Mental Health Trust of the Year.
Within our community mental health service we work in partnership with GPs, our recovery partners the voluntary sector and community and charity services, wider teams, basing ourselves within GP Surgeries. You will offer assessments and targeted intervention focusing on patient's strengths and goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the Community Mental Health Service. The role involves managing a defined caseload, with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties, and supporting their significant others.
Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will beskilled at positive risk management. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Manager, and participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must hold a full driving license and have permanent access to own transport and have appropriate insurance.
See attached job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must hold a full driving license and have permanent access to own transport and have appropriate insurance.
See attached job description for further details
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- A professional qualification as a Clinical Associate Psychologist in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
Desirable
- experience in community mental health setting
Essential
Essential
- An understanding of the psychological assessment process to develop formulations and risk assessments.
- Behaviours aligned with trust values
essential
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological interventions
Desirable
- Experience of developing specific psychological intervnetions
Desirable
Essential
- Experience of providing supervision to health or social care staff.
derirable
Essential
- Experience of delivering training
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- A professional qualification as a Clinical Associate Psychologist in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
Desirable
- experience in community mental health setting
Essential
Essential
- An understanding of the psychological assessment process to develop formulations and risk assessments.
- Behaviours aligned with trust values
essential
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological interventions
Desirable
- Experience of developing specific psychological intervnetions
Desirable
Essential
- Experience of providing supervision to health or social care staff.
derirable
Essential
- Experience of delivering training
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
