Job summary
We welcome applications from clinical/counselling psychologists with demonstrable experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, adaptable and motivated individual to contribute to programme of work supporting the health and wellbeing of employees of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust.The wellbeing of staff is central to how we deliver the best care to the patients we see at Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust. The Staff Psychology and Counselling Team has a strong reputation within in the trust for delivering high quality support to the staff that work in the organisation.
We are looking for a highly skilled communicator who is able to work flexibly and collaboratively with occupational health and HR colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to build psychological skills and expertise in the area of workplace mental health and wellbeing. You will be part of a dynamic team of psychologists and counsellors.
Main duties of the job
The post will be professionally managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Occupational Health and there will be supervision and support available from the wider team. There will also be opportunities for peer networking and professional development with other therapists in the Clinical Health Psychology team at Northumbria Healthcare trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs an applicant you should already have substantial post qualification experience of working as a psychologist in a mental health/primary care setting and previous experience in an Occupational Health setting would be an advantage. Alongside the clinical role there will be an expectation to provide training with a range of staff groups at different levels of the organisation. You will also be expected to manage/supervise clinical and non-clinical staff.
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate strong strategic leadership skills and be able to engage other team members in the strategic vision. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate skills in project management with an emphasis on working at pace and showing the ability to work to agreed time scales.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be professionally managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Occupational Health and there will be supervision and support available from the wider team. There will also be opportunities for peer networking and professional development with other therapists in the Clinical Health Psychology team at Northumbria Healthcare trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs an applicant you should already have substantial post qualification experience of working as a psychologist in a mental health/primary care setting and previous experience in an Occupational Health setting would be an advantage. Alongside the clinical role there will be an expectation to provide training with a range of staff groups at different levels of the organisation. You will also be expected to manage/supervise clinical and non-clinical staff.
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate strong strategic leadership skills and be able to engage other team members in the strategic vision. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate skills in project management with an emphasis on working at pace and showing the ability to work to agreed time scales.Essential qualifications and experience include: A Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with substantial significant relevant experience pre and during qualification. HCPC registrationMust be able to meet the travel requirements for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be professionally managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Occupational Health and there will be supervision and support available from the wider team. There will also be opportunities for peer networking and professional development with other therapists in the Clinical Health Psychology team at Northumbria Healthcare trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs an applicant you should already have substantial post qualification experience of working as a psychologist in a mental health/primary care setting and previous experience in an Occupational Health setting would be an advantage. Alongside the clinical role there will be an expectation to provide training with a range of staff groups at different levels of the organisation. You will also be expected to manage/supervise clinical and non-clinical staff.
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate strong strategic leadership skills and be able to engage other team members in the strategic vision. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate skills in project management with an emphasis on working at pace and showing the ability to work to agreed time scales.Essential qualifications and experience include: A Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with substantial significant relevant experience pre and during qualification. HCPC registrationMust be able to meet the travel requirements for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Doctorate level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS specifically including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist HCPC
- Further post qualification training/continuing professional development relevant to this post, such as completion of approved courses in specific therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT), clinical supervision, further training and experience in supervision/consultation/training/research and or management skills
Desirable
- Other specialist pre or post qualification training such as in specific therapeutic modalities such as CBT/Systemic psychotherapy or in other relevant fields of applied psychology such as organisational /occupational/health psychology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Doctorate level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS specifically including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist HCPC
- Further post qualification training/continuing professional development relevant to this post, such as completion of approved courses in specific therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT), clinical supervision, further training and experience in supervision/consultation/training/research and or management skills
Desirable
- Other specialist pre or post qualification training such as in specific therapeutic modalities such as CBT/Systemic psychotherapy or in other relevant fields of applied psychology such as organisational /occupational/health psychology
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).
