Job summary
We have exciting posts available for qualified and HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to join the Older People Care Unit. Posts are advertised at Band 8a; however, we welcome applicants who are approaching qualification, newly qualified, or if you are interested in a preceptorship arrangement.
These roles involve working in a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), where Psychologists are highly valued and form part of a wider multidisciplinary team, including other psychological professionals in some areas (i.e., CBT Therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners). They offer the opportunity for a variety of work including psychological therapy, completing specialised neuropsychological assessments, and supporting the team members through formulation, consultation, and supervision.
You would be part of a wider psychology department that is committed to supporting, empowering, and developing you as an individual. As a department, we frequently come together for psychology meetings and hold regular away days and time out sessions. In addition, the Care Unit promotes the importance of professional development. We have recently been able to provide access to post-qualification specialist training, alongside holding regular established CPD sessions.
Main duties of the job
The CMHTs provide community-based assessment and interventions for older people with a variety of mental health needs and people with a diagnosis of dementia. The CMHT has links with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS), Young Onset Dementia team (YOD), Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT).
Clinical work within the team will include providing direct psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions. In addition, you would support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training, and consultation.
The role requires a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who will have specialist skills for working with older people. You will work closely with service users, carers, and colleagues across the Older People Care Unit.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Psychologists are highly valued by the Care Unit, and you would be supported to actively engage in service development and organisational change. As a department, we are currently involved in several service development projects including reviewing psychological therapy pathways, severe mental illness, and complex emotional needs. In parallel, the Care Unit is reviewing the provision of psychologically informed care, staff training to support this work, and embedding new roles to facilitate the delivery of psychological interventions at different levels. Psychologists are integral to this process, and you would have opportunity to both support and participate in these developments.
In addition, you would become part of a wider network of Psychologists across the Trust, facilitated by an Associate Director for Psychological Professions, with regular opportunities to connect. We also have excellent relationships with local professional training courses and academic institutions, which also provides further research, supervision, and teaching opportunities.
Vacancies are currently based within different localities with Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire and different working patterns could be considered.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Psychologists are highly valued by the Care Unit, and you would be supported to actively engage in service development and organisational change. As a department, we are currently involved in several service development projects including reviewing psychological therapy pathways, severe mental illness, and complex emotional needs. In parallel, the Care Unit is reviewing the provision of psychologically informed care, staff training to support this work, and embedding new roles to facilitate the delivery of psychological interventions at different levels. Psychologists are integral to this process, and you would have opportunity to both support and participate in these developments.
In addition, you would become part of a wider network of Psychologists across the Trust, facilitated by an Associate Director for Psychological Professions, with regular opportunities to connect. We also have excellent relationships with local professional training courses and academic institutions, which also provides further research, supervision, and teaching opportunities.
Vacancies are currently based within different localities with Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire and different working patterns could be considered.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartership
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology.
- Evidence of publication.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people.
- Evidence of working with a range of mental health needs including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
- Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of therapeutic models, neuropsychology and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy.
- Evidence of an ability to work with and liaise with other health professionals and agencies.
- Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to monitor and audit services.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and behaviour which challenges
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in services for older people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration
Desirable
Training
Desirable
- Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology or therapeutic model
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive and/ or sensory impairment.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartership
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology.
- Evidence of publication.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people.
- Evidence of working with a range of mental health needs including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
- Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of therapeutic models, neuropsychology and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy.
- Evidence of an ability to work with and liaise with other health professionals and agencies.
- Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to monitor and audit services.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and behaviour which challenges
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of working in services for older people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration
Desirable
Training
Desirable
- Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology or therapeutic model
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive and/ or sensory impairment.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
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).
