Job summary
Come and join our Psychology
team and be part of shaping psychological provision across the older peoples
community service. We are a supportive team that values innovation, fosters
development and is passionate about the care of older people and their
families.
We are looking for a qualified
Clinical Psychologist to join our team providing high quality community
services to older people within Mid Surrey.
We work with those over 65-years who
are faced with mental health and/or memory problems.
Our Psychology department
recognise the importance of support for team members, have regular CPD
sessions, externally provided skills workshops (e.g. CAT, CFT) and access to
specialist neuropsychology supervision monthly in addition to regular clinical
supervision and management supervision. Our Trust is a pilot
site for the Transformation agenda opening up further opportunities to train
and develop skills allied to expanding and developing services and specialisms.
Our department has expanded rapidly in the past few years allowing for further
opportunities to take forward clinician interests, with strong links to local
training courses and we value the contribution of our Psychologists in
Training.
We offer a comprehensive
induction programme, with regular supervision, peer support network and buddy
system. We value the contribution of our team and are able to offer some
flexibility of working around service need, including both remote and in-person
aspects of working.
Main duties of the job
This exciting role will involve
working autonomously in conducting detailed assessment and formulation,
therapeutic intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, covering both
functional and organic problems for people living in the local community.
A key part of this role will be
using clinical leadership skills to influence teams in embedding psychosocial
approaches within everyday practice. You will also be supporting and
supervising unqualified and qualified Psychology staff.
There will be opportunities to
lead on quality improvement projects and to contribute to the development of
psychology provision across older peoples services. We support the undertaking
of leadership and supervisor training to enable you to develop your skills and
progress in your role.
You will be working collaboratively
with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where Psychology is
highly valued in the team.
The post holder may
be required to travel throughout Surrey in line with service need and therefore
car driver or a willingness to travel by public transport is desirable.
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
My job makes better lives: by promoting health and independence
for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering
high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7,
trainee, assistant psychologists and others as required.
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 a specific service development projects
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.
Additional Responsibilities Older Adults Mental Health
Services (OPMH)
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma
informed care framework
Conducting neuropsychological assessments and using the
information to contribute to diagnosis and packages of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
My job makes better lives: by promoting health and independence
for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering
high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7,
trainee, assistant psychologists and others as required.
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 a specific service development projects
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.
Additional Responsibilities Older Adults Mental Health
Services (OPMH)
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma
informed care framework
Conducting neuropsychological assessments and using the
information to contribute to diagnosis and packages of care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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/or trainee clinical psychologists
- Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
- Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 12 months of commencement in post)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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/or trainee clinical psychologists
- Demonstrable interest/skill in a relevant specialist area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
- Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 12 months of commencement in 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
