Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development and shaping of a major new and innovative approach to mental health provision, working closely with all relevant providers within the individual's local community network. This post provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated assistant psychologist to progress with the development of their clinical experience and skills within this important new area of service transformation.
What's special about this opportunity?
BOB (Berks, Oxford & Bucks) Integrated Care System was awarded NHS funding to transform community mental health services for people with serious mental health problems. A ground-breaking new model is being implemented to benefit those primary care patients who experience serious mental health problems.
The funding is enabling 15 Primary Care Network mental health teams to be developed. Each Primary Care Network, comprising a population of circa 30 - 50,000 patients, will host a multi-disciplinary team, which will work in close collaboration with other primary care and mental health services and clinicians, such as GPs, Specialist Mental Health Services, Social Care and Voluntary and Charitable providers to meet the needs of people with significant mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical input in the development and systematic provision of high quality, accessible and non-stigmatising mental health services within the local primary care network.
- To support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use the service by providing psychological assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist working within the service, and by working independently according to a plan agreed with the operational lead and the supervising psychologist.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- A Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) at 2.1 or above OR Degree plus Masters level conversion qualification accredited by the BPS.
- Awareness, knowledge and skills of evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to communicate and work in mental health settings where the atmosphere may be highly emotional.
- Ability to commute or travel between localities
About us
- Agenda for ChangeSalary ranging from £25,147 to £27,596 per annum+ outer London (Fringe) benefit.
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Entitlement to graduate membership of a core professional body (e.g., BPS, BABCP, Social Work England, HCPC, NMC, or equivalent)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of letter and report writing
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to commute or travel between localities
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- ble to demonstrate additional interest and/ or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT informed interventions under supervision
- Experience of providing direct care provision
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness, knowledge and skills of evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
- Appreciation of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to apply existing professional knowledge within a mental health context
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties Ability to interact effectively with staff from other disciplines
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently to deliver work as agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Entitlement to graduate membership of a core professional body (e.g., BPS, BABCP, Social Work England, HCPC, NMC, or equivalent)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of letter and report writing
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to commute or travel between localities
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- ble to demonstrate additional interest and/ or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT informed interventions under supervision
- Experience of providing direct care provision
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness, knowledge and skills of evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
- Appreciation of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to apply existing professional knowledge within a mental health context
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties Ability to interact effectively with staff from other disciplines
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently to deliver work as agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
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).
