Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist to join our well-established, dynamic and friendly Adult Community Psychological Services.
Services have undergone influential restructuring processes to enhance the capacity to deliver psychological therapies and to utilise psychological skills within MDTs. The established Clinical Director of Psychological Services works closely with the senior management team to develop and improve delivery of psychological therapies, and to enable psychologists to develop and implement their leadership skills. This provides an environment for psychological therapies staff to develop their skills through high quality supervision & a supported CPD programme, ideal for staff who have an interest in developing specialisms with a focus on career progression, including generous possible training opportunities in EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT and other modalities that link to service needs and appraisal objectives. Leadership training is also supported depending on career progression needs through the Trust's internal programme and the NHS Leadership Academy.
Current members of the department hold honorary lectureship positions and research fellowships with local clinical training courses. We thrive in innovating and the service is very proud of the quality improvement initiatives it leads on.
Main duties of the job
Colleagues across Adult Community Psychological Services provide a specialist service to the South Essex locality. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist psychological input to the identified local community mental health team in Southend delivering recovery focused interventions with people with complex mental health needs. We provide direct clinical contact in the form of assessment and treatment (providing both group interventions and individual therapy). As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will also be required to provide highly regarded consultation and supervision to other professionals. Embedding psychological thinking and formulation across MDT practice is key to the service working in teams. The service invests in trauma informed ways of working, throughout our own clinical delivery and helping the wider team to infuse trauma responsiveness at every opportunity.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver clinical leadership, alongside working with people both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We hold the development of people within our department as crucial to delivering key targets for the service and the Trust. The Service enjoys good links with universities in Essex, Hertfordshire and London & there is the possibility for the post holders to supervise trainees, as appropriate. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are actively encouraged.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed list of job responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kerry Mayers (07800 807 156), Head of Service for Adult Community Psychological Services South East Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed list of job responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kerry Mayers (07800 807 156), Head of Service for Adult Community Psychological Services South East Essex.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or HCPC/UKCP/BABCP accredited psychotherapist.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in line with the requirements of professional registration
- Evidence of completing training and/or CPD in clinical and/or research supervision.
Desirable
- Further qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. CBT/EMDR/CAT/Schema/DBT.
- Evidence of research publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral or masters level knowledge & understanding of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and outcome evaluation in treating people with complex mental health presentations.
- Doctoral or masters level knowledge of mental health and psychological distress, including the theoretical and empirical evidence base and frameworks for conceptualising distress in context.
- High level knowledge of psychological therapies and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks in own specialist area of practice
- Knowledge of legislation, policy and standards in relation to mental health and their specific area of practice
- Working knowledge of the wider psychological professions and specifically the Clinical Associate in Psychology role
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy and standards related to training in the psychological professions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or HCPC/UKCP/BABCP accredited psychotherapist.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in line with the requirements of professional registration
- Evidence of completing training and/or CPD in clinical and/or research supervision.
Desirable
- Further qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. CBT/EMDR/CAT/Schema/DBT.
- Evidence of research publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral or masters level knowledge & understanding of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and outcome evaluation in treating people with complex mental health presentations.
- Doctoral or masters level knowledge of mental health and psychological distress, including the theoretical and empirical evidence base and frameworks for conceptualising distress in context.
- High level knowledge of psychological therapies and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks in own specialist area of practice
- Knowledge of legislation, policy and standards in relation to mental health and their specific area of practice
- Working knowledge of the wider psychological professions and specifically the Clinical Associate in Psychology role
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy and standards related to training in the psychological professions.
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).
