Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Principal Clinical Psychologist, ideally with experience working at the interface between Mental and Physical Health, to complement existing 8a Psychology provision within an expanding Mental Health Liaison Service inputting into a 1250 bedded Acute University Teaching Hospital. The successful candidate will be part of a Multidisciplinary Team consisting of experienced Medical, Nursing, Psychology and Social Work Staff, with a particular focus on delivering services to patients, their families/carers and the wider healthcare system that is informed by psychological theory.
In addition to providing specialist assessment and formulation-guided evidence-based interventions for presentations ranging from self-harm in the context of crisis to functional or persistent physical symptoms, the successful candidate will also be involved in service development, training, supervision/reflecting practice and and increasing the knowledge and skills of staff within the Acute Hospital.
An interest and commitment to quality improvement will be paramount, as there is an expectation that the appointee will participate in service evaluation and research projects. Similarly, the successful candidate will be expected to take a lead in the development of psychological services to complement the delivery of care from across the range of Medical and Surgical Specialities.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are diverse and include both direct and indirect clinical work alongside consultation, teaching and service development. It includes:
Working at the interface between mental and physical health,provide highly specialised psychological assessments based upon the use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with individuals, family members, carers, and other health professional across the acute hospital and specialist clinical areas.
Formulate and implement plans for brief evidence-based interventions for the management of individual's psychological needs related to both their mental and physical health problems and associated risks.
Lead on the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and acute hospital staff within and across teams drawing upon different theoretical models.
Provide a systematic understanding of patients' presenting problems, particularly where certain events, relationships, or psychological factors manifest repeated crises and multiple attendances to the Emergency Areas
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
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
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!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Further post qualification, post graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- OR a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate level diploma qualification training in CBT and accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist by the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Practical Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Application of psychology/psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
Desirable
- Working in the relevant service to support specialist knowledge
- Representing psychology/psychological therapies within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts).
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
Skills
Essential
- Reasonable confidence and competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role
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.)
- Providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/BABCP.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice
- Capacity to exercise careful clinical judgement whilst
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of providing specific support intervention and strategy for staff
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
- Further post qualification, post graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- OR a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate level diploma qualification training in CBT and accredited as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist by the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Practical Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Application of psychology/psychological therapies in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
Desirable
- Working in the relevant service to support specialist knowledge
- Representing psychology/psychological therapies within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts).
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
Skills
Essential
- Reasonable confidence and competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role
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.)
- Providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/BABCP.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice
- Capacity to exercise careful clinical judgement whilst
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- 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).
