Job summary
We are seeking an experienced compassionate Senior Psychologist to lead the Psychology provision on two adult acute wards. You will be joining a team which has put in significant effort to improve quality of the service provision focusing on developing collaborative formulations, group Psychotherapy and individual work as required. There will be a strong emphasis on risk formulation and management at a leadership level.
The role requires the post holder to make best use of the psychological resources on the ward and developing their effectiveness and efficiency where possible.
The post holder will be supported by the Consultant Clinical psychologist and will be a part of a growing network of senior Psychologists in the West Suffolk area.
We have been working hard to influence the system in a positive manner and have had positive outcomes in reducing restrictive interventions. This would be something the successful candidate would be asked to support and continue. We are committed to the safe wards approach and use a DBT informed manner of working with patients who self injure.
We are committed to supporting the post holder's professional development aspirations, and would seek to provide opportunities for appropriate and relevant continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Leading in the effective and efficient use of psychological resources in the wards. Supervising the other members of the therapy team. Being able to remain flexible and autonomous in how the resources are used in the wards.
Developing a close working relationship with the recently appointed Crisis Home treatment team Senior Psychologist to develop a joined up service in line with current NHS England best practice guidelines.
As the Principle Clinical Psychologist you would be offering supervision to the more junior Psychological positions. We would ask that you offer training placements for the UEA DClinPsy course.
To act as a senior clinician in chairing meetings, both within the service and with stakeholders in the wider mental health system.
Clinical Role
The successful candidate would be expected to lead on psychologically informed risk assessment and formulation, rising to the challenge of responding to the recent criticism of general risk assessment measures.
The post holder would be expected to lead on the more complex patient presentations and support the other members of the team in their work with patients.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The staff team in the wards value the psychological perspective within the MDT working.
As Senior Psychologist you would be asked to contribute to effective MDT working. There will also be opportunities to engage with the wider system to support the acute pathway objectives.Responding to need in offering brief training packages to the staff team. Leading on ensuring the Debrief system in the wards is effective and meaningful in reducing the longer term consequences of incidents. Signposting staff to appropriate staff support services.
Supporting the system.
Understanding the complex challenges of the system, being able to formulate the challenge to the system and influence it in a positive manner is an essential part of the role. Acute wards are a reactive and challenging environment and supporting the wider system is a essential part of this job.
The team.
You would be part of a positive and dynamic Therapy Team which includes 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Peer Support Workers, 3 Assistant Psychologists. The Therapy team currently seeks to offer individualised formulations for all patients and then a group intervention model with space for individualised interventions if clinically appropriate.
This role will be supported by the new Consultant Clinical Psychologist post so there will be a meaningful handover and ongoing support from a clinician who has been in this post.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Further benefits include:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
We are working hard to maintain usual recruitment process however please be aware that we may ask you to be interviewed via MS Teams rather than in person. Please also bear with us as we endeavour to recruit people in these unprecedented times.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The staff team in the wards value the psychological perspective within the MDT working.
As Senior Psychologist you would be asked to contribute to effective MDT working. There will also be opportunities to engage with the wider system to support the acute pathway objectives.Responding to need in offering brief training packages to the staff team. Leading on ensuring the Debrief system in the wards is effective and meaningful in reducing the longer term consequences of incidents. Signposting staff to appropriate staff support services.
Supporting the system.
Understanding the complex challenges of the system, being able to formulate the challenge to the system and influence it in a positive manner is an essential part of the role. Acute wards are a reactive and challenging environment and supporting the wider system is a essential part of this job.
The team.
You would be part of a positive and dynamic Therapy Team which includes 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Peer Support Workers, 3 Assistant Psychologists. The Therapy team currently seeks to offer individualised formulations for all patients and then a group intervention model with space for individualised interventions if clinically appropriate.
This role will be supported by the new Consultant Clinical Psychologist post so there will be a meaningful handover and ongoing support from a clinician who has been in this post.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Further benefits include:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
We are working hard to maintain usual recruitment process however please be aware that we may ask you to be interviewed via MS Teams rather than in person. Please also bear with us as we endeavour to recruit people in these unprecedented times.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training
- Teaching, training and delivering clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience leading services
Skills
Essential
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.)
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy
Other
Desirable
- Experience of providing specific support intervention and strategy for staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training
- Teaching, training and delivering clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience leading services
Skills
Essential
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.)
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy
Other
Desirable
- Experience of providing specific support intervention and strategy for staff
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).
