Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist, who is passionate about providing evidence based interventions to those with complex mental health difficulties in the community. Psychologists who have an interest in working from CBT and Systemic Family Therapy models are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be part of the CBT stream and systemic Streams of therapy within the PTS. An interest in working with Complex Trauma presentations, will also be advantageous in this post. We would actively support the post holder to undertake further specialist training, for example in Diploma in CBT, CBTp and systemic family therapy.
South Glos Psychological Therapies Service, is a well-respected team within the locality and the wider trust. The service comprises of a multidisciplinary staff members including psychologists, Art Therapists, OTs, Social Workers, Nurses and Psychiatrists. The service places emphasis on the provision of evidence based therapies (CBT, DBT, MBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Family Therapy, EMDR, Music and Art therapy) aimed at meeting the diverse needs of our service users, families and carers. As a service the South Glos PTS has a commitment to address issues of structural inequalities and oppression that often create barriers in the provision of equitable care for the service user groups in the Locality.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist assessment, formulation and evidence based psychological intervention to a caseload of service users on the South Glos Psychological Therapies Service (PTS) caseload.
The team is co-located with the Recovery, EI and PCLS Teams, so the role will involve close liaison with MDT colleagues to consider suitable referrals and provide support to colleagues working in a psychologically informed way.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. To support the full implementation of CPA acting as care co-ordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service.
PROFESSIONAL To adhere to the HCPC policies and procedures. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. To participate in local psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues. To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession, ensuring a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. To support the full implementation of CPA acting as care co-ordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service.
PROFESSIONAL To adhere to the HCPC policies and procedures. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. To participate in local psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues. To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession, ensuring a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Professional/Psychologist, Social Worker, Psychologist in final year of Doctoral level training programme
- Current relevant registration with a professional body (e.g. NMC or HCPC) OR in final year of Doctoral Psychology programme which will provide eligibility for HCPC registration
- Completion of BABCP Level 2 accredited training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy leading to Practitioner Accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) or completion of appropriate training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with Full Practitioner Accreditation granted by BABCP.
Desirable
- Accreditation with the BABCP
- Interest/experience of working with Systemic Family Therapy models/Systemic family Therapy Practitioner
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- Experience of providing CBT interventions to people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Competence in risk assessment and management.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering supervision to other staff
- Experience of delivering training to other staff
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective team player with good communication and liaison skills.
- Well organised with good administration skills
- Empathy/engagement skills with client group.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- Self-aware and emotionally resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Professional/Psychologist, Social Worker, Psychologist in final year of Doctoral level training programme
- Current relevant registration with a professional body (e.g. NMC or HCPC) OR in final year of Doctoral Psychology programme which will provide eligibility for HCPC registration
- Completion of BABCP Level 2 accredited training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy leading to Practitioner Accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) or completion of appropriate training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with Full Practitioner Accreditation granted by BABCP.
Desirable
- Accreditation with the BABCP
- Interest/experience of working with Systemic Family Therapy models/Systemic family Therapy Practitioner
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- Experience of providing CBT interventions to people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Competence in risk assessment and management.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering supervision to other staff
- Experience of delivering training to other staff
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective team player with good communication and liaison skills.
- Well organised with good administration skills
- Empathy/engagement skills with client group.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- Self-aware and emotionally resilient
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).
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