Job summary
This is a newly configured role, providing clinical input and leadership to our dementia ward, based at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter.
The successful candidate would be joining passionate, dedicated and supportive colleagues. Managed by the Inpatient Psychology Professional Lead, they would also be able to link in with other Psychologists across the county based in OPMH as well as Arts Psychotherapists who work on the Exeter wards.
We would consider applications from newly qualified Psychologists or those about to qualify on a band 7-8a preceptorship basis.
Join our supportive, friendly Directorate. We are happy to be approached for informal discussions about the role, so do get in touch.
Main duties of the job
You would be contributing to developing trauma informed dementia care, supporting others in psychologically informed practice and CPD to help us deliver a responsive and high quality clinical service.
There would be opportunities to conduct extended assessments, formulation; brief interventions and work with families and staff teams.
We are committed to providing placements for Trainee Practitioner Psychologists and Psychotherapists and the candidate would be expected to contribute to these.
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
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice. To support in-patient and Adult Community Mental Health Teams and their leadership to deliver high quality services in line with national professional guidance, NICE recommendations and other national policy documents, as part of an overall care pathway.
This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:
1. Contributing a psychological perspective to the leadership, organisation and operation of OPMHin-patient services
2. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in specialist field of practice both in in-patient wards and community settings, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
3. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.
4. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
5. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines as lead specialist.
6. The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
7. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society or relevant Professional Body. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council or equivalent accrediting body as a condition of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice. To support in-patient and Adult Community Mental Health Teams and their leadership to deliver high quality services in line with national professional guidance, NICE recommendations and other national policy documents, as part of an overall care pathway.
This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:
1. Contributing a psychological perspective to the leadership, organisation and operation of OPMHin-patient services
2. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in specialist field of practice both in in-patient wards and community settings, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
3. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.
4. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.
5. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines as lead specialist.
6. The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
7. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society or relevant Professional Body. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council or equivalent accrediting body as a condition of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent).
- Eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
- Registered with HCPC or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further training or experience in relevant clinical specialism.
- Further training in related area e.g neuropsychological assessment.
- Further training in supervision.
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Older Persons Mental Health Services.
- Experience of working in Community and In-patient settings for older people with complex mental health needs
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within psychology 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 of working with people who have experienced complex trauma.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment.
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims.
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills and risk assessment
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent).
- Eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
- Registered with HCPC or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further training or experience in relevant clinical specialism.
- Further training in related area e.g neuropsychological assessment.
- Further training in supervision.
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Older Persons Mental Health Services.
- Experience of working in Community and In-patient settings for older people with complex mental health needs
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within psychology 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 of working with people who have experienced complex trauma.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment.
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims.
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills and risk assessment
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience.
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).
