Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

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Job summary

We are committed to developing our practitioner psychologists and following successful progression into leadership posts, we are recruiting additional Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologists into our adult community mental health teams (CMHT). We are looking for those who are innovative, flexible, and passionate about transforming and delivering services that provide trauma-informed, person-centred care. Our CMHTs provide care to people aged 18 and above, who are experiencing symptoms of moderate-to-severe mental health difficulties.

Please note that, whilst working patterns will be flexible and include some remote working, there will be a requirement for the successful applicants to be physically based within team bases in Cornwall for most of the week. If you are applying from out of county, there may be an option to work fully remotely for an initial period to allow you the time to organise relocation to this beautiful part of the world. A relocation package of up to £8,500 is available for discussion.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologist sits alongside other practitioner psychologists, psychological therapists, assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWPs) embedded in an experienced, compassionate, trauma informed and person-centred multidisciplinary team which welcomes psychological interventions and collaborative working. The Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologist role is a varied one providing assessment (including neurodevelopmental), formulation, individual and group interventions, and consultation using a range of therapeutic approaches. The post holder will also support psychological practice within the team by contributing a psychological perspective to team working, treatment planning and supervising other psychological professionals. There is a key focus on quality to enhance services. We encourage our psychologists to develop their skills and knowledge with CPD opportunities and have a track record of being able to provide ongoing training in CAT, CBT-P, DBT, EMDR, and FIP. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development of a new model of integrated primary and community mental health services linking Community Mental Health Teams and Primary Care Networks.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Per annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

201-23-887

Job locations

Kerrier Community Mental Health Team, Camborne/Redruth

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS) Or Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS). Or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral-level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) (as approved by HCPC/BPS) Or Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK), as approved by the HCPC; including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
  • Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills
  • Relevant prior experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist in adult mental health or an associated client group where the experience gained is relevant and transferable.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
  • Ability to analyse highly complex information in which expert opinion may differ to allow the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Skills in the ability to organise on-going and complex activities including managing own caseload and those of others and waiting lists.
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS) Or Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (as approved by HCPC/BPS). Or Doctorate in Forensic Psychology / BPS doctoral-level Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) (as approved by HCPC/BPS) Or Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Postgraduate doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or its equivalent for those trained before 1996 or outside the UK), as approved by the HCPC; including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
  • Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills
  • Relevant prior experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist in adult mental health or an associated client group where the experience gained is relevant and transferable.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
  • Ability to analyse highly complex information in which expert opinion may differ to allow the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Skills in the ability to organise on-going and complex activities including managing own caseload and those of others and waiting lists.
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kerrier Community Mental Health Team, Camborne/Redruth

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kerrier Community Mental Health Team, Camborne/Redruth

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Psychological Professions - Community MH

Dr Yonette Hassell

y.hassell@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Per annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

201-23-887

Job locations

Kerrier Community Mental Health Team, Camborne/Redruth

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Supporting documents

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