Job summary
Band 7 or 8a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist fixed term position based in Camberwell working with the Camberwell and Peckham Community Mental Health Team (Psychosis pathway).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative psychological therapist to join our psychological therapies team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This is to cover maternity leave. The position is available at band 7 or 8a depending on experience. This is a fulltime position but we would consider part time applicants looking to job-share.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with people impacted by psychosis and their families.
We are committed to increasing the accessibility and acceptability of psychological interventions to the diverse population of Southwark, and welcome applications from people interested in designing innovative psychological and psychosocial interventions.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide psychological interventions for individuals and families experiencing psychosis and bipolar affective disorders. Whilst experience and competence in evidence-based approaches, such as CBT for Psychosis and Family Interventions for Psychosis are desirable, there will be opportunities for development within the role; and we are also looking for people with a track record of delivering interventions that improve accessibility for groups under-represented in psychological therapy services.
They will work as part of the MDT and provide indirect support and consultation for colleagues.
Southwark is a diverse borough and the postholder will work to engage with the local community and take their needs into consideration to provide an accessible service.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.
We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.
We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.
The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.
We are happy to talk flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialist psychology service to service-users and their families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in psychological interventions for the team.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
- To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration OR Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in CBT.
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist accreditation, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC or BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in a community setting
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties and their families
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Entry-level qualification in : Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent) (Masters plus PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration OR accredited Psychotherapist (A/I)
- Professional registration with relevant body or within 6 months of attaining registration
Experience Essential
- Experience of working as an NHS clinical/counselling psychologist or CBT therapist, with people with complex mental health problems who require MDT support.( A/I)
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience as a clinical/ counselling psychologist/ CBT therapist, of working within an NHS multidisciplinary secondary care mental health service.
Knowledge Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of NICE concordant specialised psychological assessments and interventions for clients who present with complex presentations, such as bi- polar affective disorders, psychosis . (A/I)
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care, and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. (A/I)
Skills Essential
- To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I)
- To support multi-disciplinary team and other practitioners in reflective practise, and in development of psychological knowledge/ formulations of team clients and clinical situations. (A/I)
- To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups, and well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. (A/I)
Abilities Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
- Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialist psychology service to service-users and their families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in psychological interventions for the team.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
- To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration OR Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in CBT.
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist accreditation, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC or BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in a community setting
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties and their families
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Entry-level qualification in : Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent) (Masters plus PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration OR accredited Psychotherapist (A/I)
- Professional registration with relevant body or within 6 months of attaining registration
Experience Essential
- Experience of working as an NHS clinical/counselling psychologist or CBT therapist, with people with complex mental health problems who require MDT support.( A/I)
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience as a clinical/ counselling psychologist/ CBT therapist, of working within an NHS multidisciplinary secondary care mental health service.
Knowledge Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of NICE concordant specialised psychological assessments and interventions for clients who present with complex presentations, such as bi- polar affective disorders, psychosis . (A/I)
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care, and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. (A/I)
Skills Essential
- To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I)
- To support multi-disciplinary team and other practitioners in reflective practise, and in development of psychological knowledge/ formulations of team clients and clinical situations. (A/I)
- To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups, and well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. (A/I)
Abilities Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
- Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have undertaken a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions, e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy OR to have equivalent relevant experience and demonstrable competence to work in the mental health field in the NHS.
- Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in psychology and psychotherapy services for people presenting with psychosis
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including, but limited to, psychosis and substance misuse
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment - CBT for psychosis and the application of CBT to work with patients with other complex mental health difficulties and co-morbid substance misuse
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
- Knowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to discipline
Skills
Essential
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have undertaken a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions, e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy OR to have equivalent relevant experience and demonstrable competence to work in the mental health field in the NHS.
- Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in psychology and psychotherapy services for people presenting with psychosis
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including, but limited to, psychosis and substance misuse
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment - CBT for psychosis and the application of CBT to work with patients with other complex mental health difficulties and co-morbid substance misuse
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
- Knowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to discipline
Skills
Essential
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation
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).
