Job summary
The post-holder will be a valued colleague in a community based team, committed to a multi-disciplinary approach with older people who manifest with highly complex mental health, clinical and social needs. They will bring to the team a highly skilled approach that combines the best of evidence based clinical, multi factorial assessment and formulation with integrative, client centered , brief, therapeutic interventions, which are offered through both individual and group work, and which are carefully adapted to match the different needs of the client group.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to teach on the in-house CBT training course, to be involved with the supervision of Assistants in the newly redesigned Older Adult Therapeutic Service (OATS) and to help support the establishment of the In Reach to Care Home (IRTCH) service. Currently psychologists across the teams offer Systemic, CAT, and CBT interventions and we are in the early stages of developing a complex emotional needs pathway for older people.
The post-holder will be a key member of services which aim to deliver a pathway through care which is highly attentive to a Recovery ethos and to holistic care which upholds shared patient-centred pathways; and which clearly formulates and demonstrates recovery orientated outcomes. The post offers great opportunities for oversight and development of psychological practitioners and trainees working within these services at different times. They will be key partners in progressing service quality and service development initiatives.
About us
Here are a few quotes from psychology staff who have forged a career with us over the years...
BCHFT "takes multi-disciplinary working to a whole new level - psychology is so valued by all of the professionals here"
"The psychology team provided a number of opportunities for broadening experiences, and the roles are varied in nature. For example, there are opportunities to provide supervision, training, reflective practice, team development and individual client work."
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have the following vacancy:
Senior/Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling Psychology) Preceptorship Band 7 - 8A depending on experience.
Older Adult Planned Care Services, Older Adult Enhanced CMHT Older Adult Mental Health Division Based at Jack Judge House, Oldbury Sandwell
Band 7/8A 1 full-time post 37.5hrs
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to deliver a top quality psychological contribution in Older Adult Planned Care community services at Jack Judge House, Halesowen Street, Oldbury. Situated within the Sandwell based Older Adult Enhanced Community Mental Health Team the post will also have very active links with, and support from the OA Psychology team across our other older adult services.
The post-holder will be a valued colleague in a community based team, committed to a multi-disciplinary approach with older people who manifest with highly complex mental health, clinical and social needs. They will bring to the team a highly skilled approach that combines the best of evidence based clinical, multi factorial assessment and formulation with integrative, client centered , brief, therapeutic interventions, which are offered through both individual and group work, and which are carefully adapted to match the different needs of the client group.
We look forward to receiving applications from HCPC registered clinical and counselling psychologists who can demonstrate a commitment to developing a career working with older adults, and experience to grow in this challenging and exciting role.
For an informal discussion about these posts or to arrange a visit to the team, please contact Gemma Fisher (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 07812333960 or email at g.fisher2@nhs.net . Alternatively, please email Ann Detheridge, Consultant Divisional Lead Psychologist at ann.detheridge@nhs.net .
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have the following vacancy:
Senior/Applied Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling Psychology) Preceptorship Band 7 - 8A depending on experience.
Older Adult Planned Care Services, Older Adult Enhanced CMHT Older Adult Mental Health Division Based at Jack Judge House, Oldbury Sandwell
Band 7/8A 1 full-time post 37.5hrs
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to deliver a top quality psychological contribution in Older Adult Planned Care community services at Jack Judge House, Halesowen Street, Oldbury. Situated within the Sandwell based Older Adult Enhanced Community Mental Health Team the post will also have very active links with, and support from the OA Psychology team across our other older adult services.
The post-holder will be a valued colleague in a community based team, committed to a multi-disciplinary approach with older people who manifest with highly complex mental health, clinical and social needs. They will bring to the team a highly skilled approach that combines the best of evidence based clinical, multi factorial assessment and formulation with integrative, client centered , brief, therapeutic interventions, which are offered through both individual and group work, and which are carefully adapted to match the different needs of the client group.
We look forward to receiving applications from HCPC registered clinical and counselling psychologists who can demonstrate a commitment to developing a career working with older adults, and experience to grow in this challenging and exciting role.
For an informal discussion about these posts or to arrange a visit to the team, please contact Gemma Fisher (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 07812333960 or email at g.fisher2@nhs.net . Alternatively, please email Ann Detheridge, Consultant Divisional Lead Psychologist at ann.detheridge@nhs.net .
Person Specification
essential and desireable
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oDoctorate Qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- oEvidence of CPD
- oEvidence of MDT working and liaison with other agencies
Desirable
- oExperience of working with older people
- oExperience of community working
- oBPS member
Person Specification
essential and desireable
Essential
- oHCPC registration
- oDoctorate Qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- oEvidence of CPD
- oEvidence of MDT working and liaison with other agencies
Desirable
- oExperience of working with older people
- oExperience of community working
- oBPS member
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).
