Job summary
We are delighted to offer a range of full time / part time opportunities for Clinical or Counselling Psychologists at both Band 8a and Band 7 based in the Gedling and Rushcliffe Adult Local Mental Health Teams (within the Nottingham Area). We would welcome applications from those due to qualify in 2023. For Band 7 applicants we are able to offer the opportunity to progress to an 8a after one year's full-time employment and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate competence to work at that level. We are also committed to providing successful applicants support to pursue relevant extended training. Relocation costs are also available as appropriate.
For applicants who have completed the taught element of training - but are yet to qualify we will seek to offer you a short-fixed term contact at Band 6 to enable you to complete your registration before moving to a Band 7 on qualification.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the group of psychologists working into the Local Mental Health Teams (LMHT's) in Nottinghamshire Adult Mental Health Community Services. The LMHT's have a range of mental health professionals working within them and support people who experience a variety of mental health difficulties, including complex trauma, psychosis, depression, anxiety, dissociation, self-harm and life-threatening behaviours.
Main duties of the job
We see the role of the LMHT psychologist as:
To enhance the psychological mindedness of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Adult Mental Health Service as well as improve the psychological competence and confidence of non-psychologists within the MDT to deliver psychological interventions.
As such we believe the role is ideally suited to someone who wants to work within an MDT setting and apply and develop their skills and interests across a broad and varied range of activities.
As a group we prioritise the individual Psychologist's well-being. We want Psychologist's to thrive and get the most from their employment as well as being able to balance this with their home life. We also believe that Psychology support is much more than providing therapy and Psychologists are therefore encouraged and given the freedom to develop their interests not only within direct clinical work, but also around the broader application of psychology to the mental health difficulties of the population we serve.
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with individual work with service users, we encourage and support non-direct work with staff within the LMHT (supervision, training) together with initiatives which enhance the psychological mindedness of the wider directorate (e.g. articles, wider training). As such we believe the role is ideally suited to someone who wants to work within an MDT setting and apply and develop their skills and interests across a broad and varied range of activities. The postholder will be an integral part of the LMHT they work in and based with the team. For Band 7 postholders, there will also be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.
As well as being part of a LMHT the successful candidates will be part of a friendly group of psychologists who work across the Greater Nottingham LMHTs. We will provide you with opportunities to develop professionally within committed and supportive adult mental health services and play an important role in supporting and increasing access to psychological therapies within community settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with individual work with service users, we encourage and support non-direct work with staff within the LMHT (supervision, training) together with initiatives which enhance the psychological mindedness of the wider directorate (e.g. articles, wider training). As such we believe the role is ideally suited to someone who wants to work within an MDT setting and apply and develop their skills and interests across a broad and varied range of activities. The postholder will be an integral part of the LMHT they work in and based with the team. For Band 7 postholders, there will also be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.
As well as being part of a LMHT the successful candidates will be part of a friendly group of psychologists who work across the Greater Nottingham LMHTs. We will provide you with opportunities to develop professionally within committed and supportive adult mental health services and play an important role in supporting and increasing access to psychological therapies within community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate doctoral degree clinical supervision
- Registered with HCPC
- Doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS
Training
Essential
- Core Doctoral Level Training in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Desirable
- Specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties
Experience
Essential
- Of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties, and of interventions with individuals and care systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Evaluating and auditing professional work
Desirable
- Supervising other clinicians
- Publication in peer-reviewed research journals
- Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of theories and interventions relevant to adults with Mental Health Difficulties, their families and support systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Desirable
- Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research
- Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/ models
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention using a range of psychological models with service users with mental health difficulties
- Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care
- Effective IT skills
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate doctoral degree clinical supervision
- Registered with HCPC
- Doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS
Training
Essential
- Core Doctoral Level Training in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Desirable
- Specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties
Experience
Essential
- Of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties, and of interventions with individuals and care systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Evaluating and auditing professional work
Desirable
- Supervising other clinicians
- Publication in peer-reviewed research journals
- Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of theories and interventions relevant to adults with Mental Health Difficulties, their families and support systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Desirable
- Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research
- Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/ models
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention using a range of psychological models with service users with mental health difficulties
- Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care
- Effective IT skills
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
