Job summary
The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in Gateshead has a vacancy for a psychological therapist or clinical or counselling psychologist, band 8a. This is for a part time (0.8 wte) permanent post, however we are happy to be flexible/creative regarding sessions, and are also willing to consider job-share options.
Main duties of the job
This service ensures the systematic provision of multidisciplinary, and evidence-based bio-psycho-social interventions to those people who are in their first episode of psychosis. The service aims to offer programmes of care focused on recovery. Working with a highly motivated clinical team, you will be part of a service delivering the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job purpose will be to provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to service users and their families, while working closely with other professionals.
This service ensures the systematic provision of multidisciplinary, and evidence-based bio-psycho-social interventions to those people who are in their first episode of psychosis. The service aims to offer programmes of care focused on recovery. Working with a highly motivated clinical team, you will be part of a service delivering the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job purpose will be to provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to service users and their families, while working closely with other professionals.
About us
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service would especially benefit from a clinician with relevant specialist training in the skills required for the area, including CBT for psychosis, trauma focused interventions and Family Interventions, or from someone currently undertaking such training. Whilst primarily a clinical role you will also support the team by providing clinical supervision, consultation and training. You will be part of a friendly and supportive psychology team in Gateshead who value the opportunity to meet and think together. Continuing professional development is valued in our organisation and there will be support for undertaking available training to further develop your competencies.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Gateshead EIP Team Manager, Laura Kingston/Louise Maule or Psychosis Pathway Professional Head, Rachel Rogers.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th February 2024
Closing date : 22nd February 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service would especially benefit from a clinician with relevant specialist training in the skills required for the area, including CBT for psychosis, trauma focused interventions and Family Interventions, or from someone currently undertaking such training. Whilst primarily a clinical role you will also support the team by providing clinical supervision, consultation and training. You will be part of a friendly and supportive psychology team in Gateshead who value the opportunity to meet and think together. Continuing professional development is valued in our organisation and there will be support for undertaking available training to further develop your competencies.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Gateshead EIP Team Manager, Laura Kingston/Louise Maule or Psychosis Pathway Professional Head, Rachel Rogers.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th February 2024
Closing date : 22nd February 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in or working towards being qualified in an evidence based therapy such as CBTp and or family intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical supervision staff
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with psychosis
Experience
Essential
- Experience in multi disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in or working towards being qualified in an evidence based therapy such as CBTp and or family intervention
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical supervision staff
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working with psychosis
Experience
Essential
- Experience in multi disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
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).
