Job summary
Band
8a (0.5 wte) Reigate and Tandridge CMHRS
Permanent
contract
We have a vacancy for a permanent contract post for a 0.5 wte band 8a Senior
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist at Reigate and Tandridge CMHRS (Community
Recovery Team).
Location:
The post is based at Gatton Place, Reigate CMHRS, and Tandridge Hub, Tandridge
CMHRS.
We would welcome a Senior Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist who preferably has experience of working in secondary care services
such as a community mental health team.
In our Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS)
we see adults with complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. The principles and philosophy of care are
based on the recovery model and NICE evidence-based interventions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the
provision of highly specialist psychology services for this client group. He/she would be working closely with other psychologists
in the team and with multi-disciplinary team members.
This is an exciting time to join SABP, we are at the
forefront of developing services, working closely with NHS England to
develop and test new models of care. We received additional funding to
transform our community and crisis services and you will be joining us at an
interesting and exciting time in NHS Mental Health Services.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Please feel free to contact Dr Gayatri Shah on 017377288960
if you are interested in this post.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical
work and care. To maintain
high standards of care in all areas of practice
in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct,
professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement
Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures
and legislation.
To carry out comprehensive
psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support
people with specific and complex needs.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments
and develop effective risk management plans for people with complex needs.
To conduct
and lead on clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge within specific care group
To positively contribute to divisional
and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice.
To lead on the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required.
To contribute to the development and implementation
of appropriate policies,
protocols and care pathways.
Assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding psychology recruitment.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home
contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview: To
assess, plan, implement and evaluate the
psychological needs of people
using our services.
To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff
including students
Promoting a
psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues
Work
collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and
delivering of effective services
The postholder
will be expected to work flexibly within the service
To lead on
complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism
Participating in
the recruitment and selection of staff
Leading on specific service development projects
Suitable
for someone who is interested in and passionate about providing high-quality leadership
and psychological support to people using our service and their carers
Key Responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical
work and care. To maintain
high standards of care in all areas of practice
in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct,
professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement
Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures
and legislation.
To carry out comprehensive
psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support
people with specific and complex needs.
To actively
involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate
and ensure that there is proper regard
for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural,
sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal and written
communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments
and develop effective risk management plans for people with complex needs.
To
establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use
services and their carers and support staff.
To conduct
and lead on clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings
and development within specific care group
To develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to divisional
and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice.
To lead on the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required.
To contribute to the development and implementation
of appropriate policies,
protocols and care pathways.
To contribute to initiatives to ensure that
the diverse needs of people within the care group are addressed within local services and future developments.
To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre registration students and junior
personnel and to participate in the audit of
educational placements.
To research national best practice
and enable services
to benchmark practice
against nationally recognised standards
- in partnership with people who use our services and their
carers.
Assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding psychology recruitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview: To
assess, plan, implement and evaluate the
psychological needs of people
using our services.
To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff
including students
Promoting a
psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues
Work
collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and
delivering of effective services
The postholder
will be expected to work flexibly within the service
To lead on
complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism
Participating in
the recruitment and selection of staff
Leading on specific service development projects
Suitable
for someone who is interested in and passionate about providing high-quality leadership
and psychological support to people using our service and their carers
Key Responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical
work and care. To maintain
high standards of care in all areas of practice
in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct,
professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement
Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures
and legislation.
To carry out comprehensive
psychological and cognitive assessments and formulation, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support
people with specific and complex needs.
To actively
involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate
and ensure that there is proper regard
for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural,
sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal and written
communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments
and develop effective risk management plans for people with complex needs.
To
establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use
services and their carers and support staff.
To conduct
and lead on clinical audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings
and development within specific care group
To develop and provide a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to divisional
and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice.
To lead on the supervision and Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required.
To contribute to the development and implementation
of appropriate policies,
protocols and care pathways.
To contribute to initiatives to ensure that
the diverse needs of people within the care group are addressed within local services and future developments.
To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre registration students and junior
personnel and to participate in the audit of
educational placements.
To research national best practice
and enable services
to benchmark practice
against nationally recognised standards
- in partnership with people who use our services and their
carers.
Assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding psychology recruitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience required
- Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
- Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
- Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
- Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists
- Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.
- For roles in Learning Disabilities candidates should demonstrate experience of working with people with learning disabilities within a positive behaviour support framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience required
- Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
- Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
- Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
- Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists
- Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.
- For roles in Learning Disabilities candidates should demonstrate experience of working with people with learning disabilities within a positive behaviour support framework
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
