Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to lead our Mid Devon Psychology and
Psychological Therapy (PPT) Team. Mid Devon covers the communities of Tiverton,
Crediton and Okehampton.We believe Psychology is central to the understanding
of mental and physical wellbeing and the application of psychological knowledge
and skill to all our services is key to ensuring they are effective, efficient
and compassionate.
You will have strong
leadership skills and will be responsible for leading a highly skilled team who provide services for people with
severe and complex mental health needs. You will have experience of Adult
Mental Health Community settings, provision of supervision and working in
MDT teams.
Psychological professions
are highly valued by the Trust and key contributors to many new
developments in services and the overall strategic vision to provide efficient
and trauma informed care. Recent service
developments have included a pioneering Secondary Care Team in partnership with
Exeter University (UCMHT), Homeless services based with and developed in
collaboration with third sector services and contribution to the South West
Trauma Informed Path Finder Initiative.
You will be a member of
the PPT Professional Lead team working
with the Strategic Lead for Adult Mental Health, assisting with the
implementation of our Strategic Plan and ensuring good governance for the Psychological
Practice.
Main duties of the job
In this role you
will be providing psychological leadership for the locality and support the
provision of psychologically informed care. You would also support access to effective
and efficient evidence based and evidence informed psychological therapy across
clinical
pathways. You would also hold a small caseload.
We believe high quality
psychological services are best achieved by looking after the wellbeing of
staff and by supporting the development of a learning culture across our services.
In addition to supporting flexible working and other ways of ensuring positive
work life balance, the Trust has also developed a Well Being hub to provide
psychological support for a range of NHS services, Social Care and Care Homes across
the county.
The PPT Service supports close links with the local DClinPsy
and DCounsPsych training courses (Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol) and we welcome
trainees from all of the different psychological
professions.
In addition to clinical
supervision, there will be opportunities to meet regularly with the other
psychologists and psychological therapists for CPD events. Additional training and
career development opportunities are encouraged and supported. The South West
Psychology Profession Network is a well-established professional community
attend by a range of professions from across the region providing a forum to
discuss issues of local and national importance, networking opportunities and
sharing learning.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical or Counselling Psychology and Psychological Therapies.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- A good knowledge of and ability to work with current NHS drivers in mental health including the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and therapy/interventions across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within Psychology and Psychological Therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC Or Psychological Therapist trained to masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP.
- Further training or equivalent experience in either Older People, or Adult Psychological Therapies or Arts Therapies
- Further training in at least one psychological therapy
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical or Counselling Psychology and Psychological Therapies.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- A good knowledge of and ability to work with current NHS drivers in mental health including the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and therapy/interventions across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within Psychology and Psychological Therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC Or Psychological Therapist trained to masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP.
- Further training or equivalent experience in either Older People, or Adult Psychological Therapies or Arts Therapies
- Further training in at least one psychological therapy
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
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).
