Job summary
We are inviting applicants to the above post as part of the Working Age Adults, Community Treatment Team in Central Northumberland . If you are an experienced psychological professional, who is dedicated and enthusiastic about working with adults experiencing a range of complex and trauma related mental health difficulties, and keen to be involved in expanding the provision of innovative, evidence- based interventions, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The team seeks to provide high quality, trauma informed, compassionate care that promotes recovery and wellbeing.
The post involves providing specialist assessments, along with individual and group therapeutic interventions to service users in the non-psychosis pathway.You will work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting triage, assessment, formulation and care planning as well as providing supervision and consultation.You will have opportunities to be involved in training, including offering placements for trainees. In addition, you will be part of the local leadership team, contributing to service developments in support of the current Transformation of Services programme.
About us
The Central Northumberland Community Treatment Team is a large, supportive multi-disciplinary team based in Ashington. You will also be part of a dynamic network of psychologists, psychological therapists, mental health wellbeing practitioners in both pathways across the four teams in Northumberland. Across the teams a range of therapies are offered including CBT, EMDR, CAT, IPT, Arts Therapies and low intensity interventions along with a well-established on- line DBT programme. As part of Transformation, we are also developing closer links with partner and voluntary sector organisations such as the Recovery College, NHS Talking Therapies, and Primary Care Mental Health Workers, amongst others.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th July 2024
Closing date : 8th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th July 2024
Closing date : 8th August 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible attitude towards work
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
- Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible attitude towards work
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
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).
