Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Principal Psychologist to work in our Mental Health Liaison Team. Direct clinical work for the role will be within the Mental Health Liaison Team based at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
This post is available at 0.8 WTE (30 hours). The Trust supports agile working & the ability to work from home part of the time can be facilitated alongside flexible start & finish times.
The successful applicant will work alongside a friendly & psychologically-minded team of nurses/ANP, social workers and consultant psychiatrists based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The team currently holds Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network accreditation. The post will be supported by a permanent 1WTE Assistant Psychologist.
Furthermore, the post holder will be a member of the Acute & Urgent Care (A&UC) psychology service, based at the Harplands Hospital, comprised of psychological professionals working into our three acute adult wards, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Crisis Care Centre & two Older Persons wards offering ample opportunities for peer support.
Main duties of the job
Provides highly specialist psychological assessment of clients with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation & integration of data from a variety of sources.
Formulates plans for highly specialist psychological work &/or management of clients' mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework & evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients &/or their carers.
Implements the use of highly skilled psychological formulations for individual clients, carers, staff, families & groups, adjusting & refining psychological formulations as required.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, & the full details of the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description & Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust in the document below or by visiting our website: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with any interested candidates & informal visits are welcomed. Please contact Dr Ann Kilanska (Consultant Psychologist) Ann.Kilanska@combined.nhs.uk /07977364339 or Teri-Ann Eva (Service manager) Teri-Ann.Eva@combined.nhs.uk for further information.
The current post holder Dr Jason Lines is moving within the Trust & can also be contacted for an informal discussion onJason.Lines1@combined.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, & the full details of the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description & Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust in the document below or by visiting our website: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with any interested candidates & informal visits are welcomed. Please contact Dr Ann Kilanska (Consultant Psychologist) Ann.Kilanska@combined.nhs.uk /07977364339 or Teri-Ann Eva (Service manager) Teri-Ann.Eva@combined.nhs.uk for further information.
The current post holder Dr Jason Lines is moving within the Trust & can also be contacted for an informal discussion onJason.Lines1@combined.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must have substantial experience of: Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings. Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses. Research and development Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives.
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice. Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda Must be able to: Communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of people Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities. Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision. Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems Utilise psychometric tests competently Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team. Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. Undertake conflict resolution and MAPA training Demonstrate effective keyboard skills Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings. Able to work in accordance with the Trust Values and Behaviours. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in highly distressing and challenging circumstances . Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must have substantial experience of: Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings. Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses. Research and development Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives.
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice. Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda Must be able to: Communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of people Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities. Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision. Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems Utilise psychometric tests competently Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team. Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. Undertake conflict resolution and MAPA training Demonstrate effective keyboard skills Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings. Able to work in accordance with the Trust Values and Behaviours. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in highly distressing and challenging circumstances . Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
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).
