Job summary
Applications are invited from HCPC-registered Applied Psychologists and Psychological therapist for a post to cover maternity leave on our male acute ward at Mill view hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, motivated, creative and enthusiastic applied psychologist or therapist who is interested in working within adult acute care, to join our existing skilled and motivated multidisciplinary teams. The successful applicant will work closely with the therapies team across the hospital.
The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical team and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working. The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues. We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and implement service improvements. The post-holder will ideally be familiar with working in an NHS setting. Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties in crisis (across the age span) is required.
Main duties of the job
This exciting post is a great opportunity for an innovative and creative psychologist to develop the role alongside psychology and MDT colleagues. The post holder will be a key member of the acute clinical team and must have a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary working. The role is varied and diverse and includes assessment and formulation of people with complex presentations, working with the whole team to develop formulations and care plans, direct interventions with service users and their families, supporting the wider team in their application of psychologically-informed approaches and supervision of colleagues. We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and implement service improvements. The post-holder will ideally be familiar with working in an NHS setting. Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties in crisis (across the age span) is required.
About us
We will support you in this role and provide regular clinical and professional supervision. We believe that the best way to provide outstanding care to our patients is through team work and sharing our ideas. We are fortunate to have a neuropsychologist working in our service who provides group supervision in neuropsychology, providing an excellent opportunity for developing your skills in this area. Brighton and Hove has an active psychology network and strong psychology leadership.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns - there are always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist / psychological therapist, you will provide high-quality psychological assessments, interventions and consultation services for clients, families and staff, drawing on significant experience and possible post-registration training. You will develop specialist expertise tailored to the service's needs, such as psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, or complex emotional needs.
You will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the psychological needs of clients are met effectively and in accordance with the highest standards of practice. You will also have a key role in the supervision of more junior staff, such as assistant psychologists and trainees, while also contributing to service development and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an 8a Senior Practitioner Psychologist / psychological therapist, you will provide high-quality psychological assessments, interventions and consultation services for clients, families and staff, drawing on significant experience and possible post-registration training. You will develop specialist expertise tailored to the service's needs, such as psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, or complex emotional needs.
You will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the psychological needs of clients are met effectively and in accordance with the highest standards of practice. You will also have a key role in the supervision of more junior staff, such as assistant psychologists and trainees, while also contributing to service development and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology or Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices. Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist or psychological therapist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology
- Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations
- Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology or Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices. Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
- Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist or psychological therapist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology
- Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations
- Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
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).
