Job summary
Permanent 1WTE (37.5hrs) Acute Inpatient Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (8a or b 7 preceptorship for newly qualified applicants)at Harplands Hospital (opportunities for agile & flexible working)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Psychologist or Senior Psychologist to work in our Acute & Urgent Care Directorate (A&UC). The post will be based at Harplands Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent across two adult acute inpatient units- one mixed-sex ward & one male-only ward. Both wards are working towards the Quality Network for Inpatient Working Age Mental Health Services (QNWA) accreditation & have recently undergone a refurbishment to improve the therapeutic environments & to reduce bed occupancy.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist & four Assistant Psychologists based at the same location. Within the A&UC there are further Principal and Assistant Psychologists within Older People wards, Crisis Care & Mental Health Liaison. The service frequently hosts Trainee Clinical Psychologists from Staffordshire University.
This role will encompass high quality direct work which will include psychological assessments, formulations, group work & brief therapeutic work. The role will also include indirect work & consultation to develop a more psychologically informed understanding of patient presentations. Moreover, the post holder will inform intervention plans by being actively engaged in supervision, reflective practice sessions, CISM (critical incident stress management) support sessions, service development in addition to facilitating teaching & training
There are opportunities to develop skills in leadership & consultation, as well as nurturing psychological mindedness within the team & embedding psychologically informed ways of working. There are a number of CPD opportunities available (internal training programme alongside a ring-fenced support for Psychology training) to enable you to further develop skills. The A&UC Psychology meets for regular team meetings & complex case discussions.
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
We are open to applications from those approaching the end of training & newly qualified Psychologists looking for a Band 7 role. The successful candidate will be supported via a preceptorship process to progress from a Band 7 to a Band 8a over a period of 18- 24 months dependent on experience & attainment of the needed competencies. However, we also welcome more experienced Psychologists looking for a Band 8a post or looking to change settings.
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.
Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns & taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying & reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Undertakes risk assessment & risk management for individual clients & provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment & risk management.
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.
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. JD & PS are available for both 7 & 8a band roles.
Band 7 Salary is £ 41,659- £ 47,672per annum
Band 8A Salary is £ 48,526- £ 54,619per annum
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with any interested candidates, & informal visits are very welcomed. Please contact Dr Ann Kilanska (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for further information at Ann.Kilanska@combined.nhs.uk or call 07977364339. Dr Kim Fisher (the current post holder) can also be contacted for an informal discussion on Kimberley.Fisher@combined.nhs.uk
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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to applications from those approaching the end of training & newly qualified Psychologists looking for a Band 7 role. The successful candidate will be supported via a preceptorship process to progress from a Band 7 to a Band 8a over a period of 18- 24 months dependent on experience & attainment of the needed competencies. However, we also welcome more experienced Psychologists looking for a Band 8a post or looking to change settings.
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.
Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns & taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying & reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.
Undertakes risk assessment & risk management for individual clients & provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment & risk management.
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.
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. JD & PS are available for both 7 & 8a band roles.
Band 7 Salary is £ 41,659- £ 47,672per annum
Band 8A Salary is £ 48,526- £ 54,619per annum
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with any interested candidates, & informal visits are very welcomed. Please contact Dr Ann Kilanska (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for further information at Ann.Kilanska@combined.nhs.uk or call 07977364339. Dr Kim Fisher (the current post holder) can also be contacted for an informal discussion on Kimberley.Fisher@combined.nhs.uk
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/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with adults with complex mental health needs. Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of: Theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for clients with complex presentations Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Understanding of national guidance and frameworks relevant to work Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda Must be able to: Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive 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. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. 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 BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with adults with complex mental health needs. Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of: Theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for clients with complex presentations Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Understanding of national guidance and frameworks relevant to work Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda Must be able to: Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive 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. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. 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).
