Job summary
*An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 3x 1WTE band 6 Clinical Associates in Psychology (PLUS an additional 10% payment) to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Basildon, Chelmsford and Harlow*
The successful candidate will offer psychological input, knowledge and research to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological wellbeing on our inpatient wards.
Attached to this post is a Recruitment Retention Premia (RRP) of 10% for 2 years, fixed from the start date. The RRP only applies to the employee whilst they remain in post (and subject to successful completion of the 6 months probationary period/in line with appraisals). We acknowledge that inpatient wards post-covid have experienced increased levels of acuity, staffing challenges and that non-inpatient roles have moved towards some remote working. Our RRP recognises these changes and supports those individuals who are passionate about working in our inpatient wards.
You must hold a Masters in Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) qualification in order to offer psychological input, knowledge and research to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological wellbeing on our inpatient wards.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) role is a new addition to the Psychological workforce and supports the wider NHS agenda to develop and expand the psychological provision.
As a qualified CAP in our team, you will provide effective evidence based care to National and local guidelines and will manage a caseload and take responsibility for proactive care delivery decisions, within scope of your practice and under the supervision. The post holder will plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care including 1-1 work with service users and group interventions. CAPs are expected to maintain a compassionate, caring and safe care environment.
Flexible and adaptive clinicians will prosper in this role as well those individuals who enjoy innovative practice.
The main duties of this job involve both direct and indirect work. The post holder will have excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills as well as an ability to work short-term with Service Users who present in distress.
The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced in working in secondary care health settings and within a multidisciplinary team. Working with and formulating complexity as well as understanding crisis presentations is desirable for this role. The ability to make professional recommendations and risk informed decisions alongside the ward team is key, as well as a passion for partnership and MDT working.
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
Additional to the RRP we also offer (Not limited to):
- Flexible working hours
- Fast track physiotherapy service
- Multi faith prayer room
- Discounted services
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Access to our award winning 'Here for you service' and employee assistance programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cars, cycle to work
Job description
Job responsibilities
We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individuals crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues and wider Care unit colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions.
Working in an inpatient setting allows you to be part of a patients individual recovery journey, working with them directly but also indirectly for example by supporting our staff teams, shaping the service we all work in and developing this further. We are committed to tailor making interventions and care to individuals needs and very much value the clinical and professional development of our psychological services team members.
EPUTs Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principle Lead overseeing the area/areas. Our team is comprised of Principle/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.
We ensure our staff have access to CPD, reflective practice and peer support. In addition, our CAPs are also supported by a newly created Clinical Psychologist role who is dedicated to the support and development of CAPs in our team.
We welcome discussions about flexible and part-time working. When appropriate, remote ways of working will be utilised in this role.
If you would like to be a part of shaping and contributing to innovation in inpatient care, are a champion of quality initiatives and have an interest in delivering interventions for people with who are in crisis then we are keen to interview you.
For more information please see attached Job Description and Person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individuals crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues and wider Care unit colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions.
Working in an inpatient setting allows you to be part of a patients individual recovery journey, working with them directly but also indirectly for example by supporting our staff teams, shaping the service we all work in and developing this further. We are committed to tailor making interventions and care to individuals needs and very much value the clinical and professional development of our psychological services team members.
EPUTs Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principle Lead overseeing the area/areas. Our team is comprised of Principle/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.
We ensure our staff have access to CPD, reflective practice and peer support. In addition, our CAPs are also supported by a newly created Clinical Psychologist role who is dedicated to the support and development of CAPs in our team.
We welcome discussions about flexible and part-time working. When appropriate, remote ways of working will be utilised in this role.
If you would like to be a part of shaping and contributing to innovation in inpatient care, are a champion of quality initiatives and have an interest in delivering interventions for people with who are in crisis then we are keen to interview you.
For more information please see attached Job Description and Person specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology qualification.
- Eligibility for registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce register as an Associate Psychologist.
Desirable
- Further continuing professional development courses relevant to work in mental health and/or psychological interventions
Experience
Essential
- Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in Adult Mental Health
- Experience of working in a setting with service users presenting with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Relevant CPD as required by the BPS
Desirable
- Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in acute/crisis settings
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology qualification.
- Eligibility for registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce register as an Associate Psychologist.
Desirable
- Further continuing professional development courses relevant to work in mental health and/or psychological interventions
Experience
Essential
- Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in Adult Mental Health
- Experience of working in a setting with service users presenting with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Relevant CPD as required by the BPS
Desirable
- Relevant supervised experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions in acute/crisis settings
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).
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).
