Job summary
We have a part-time (22.5 hours) post to work as part of the specialist Intensive Management of Personality Disorder and Clinical Therapies Team, IMPACTT, to provide evidence-based psychological therapy, primarily Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) - the post is open to psychologists, psychotherapists. Alternatively, this could be a preceptorship role (Band 6) to those with a core profession (mental health nurse, OT and social workers) who could then progress to Band 7 after obtaining an MBT Practitioner level accreditation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a compassionate and forward-thinking team, providing evidence-based interventions for adults in Berkshire who experience difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). The post will therefore involve work with service users who have often suffered abuse, deprivation & trauma in their early years & continue in adulthood to experience extreme difficulties in their relationships with others & present with dysregulation in managing emotion, identity disturbance, impulsiveness & serious self-injuries & suicidal behaviours.
This post will offer an opportunity to develop skills and expertise in MBT. The role will involve the provision of assessment, formulation & therapeutic intervention to clients referred to the service in line with the most recent evidence and service model.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- be based in IMPACTT and deliver care in a number of premises across Berkshire as required.
- work in collaboration with other psychological therapists to deliver specialist psychological interventions to people with Personality Disorders. This will include working individually and in groups.
- contribute to delivering a full therapy programme, including group facilitation, individual sessions and weekly team supervision meetings.
- provide consultation, teaching and joint work to multi-professional teams and colleagues.
- undertake clinical audit activities, and contribute to ongoing outcome measurement and review of the efficacy of the programme.
- participate in regular supervision.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- 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
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Passion for working with people with EUPD presentations.
- Working with colleagues and contributing to the team-led approach.
- Being self-reflective and open to ongoing learning.
- Being compassionate to oneself and others
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Shazia Hussain, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist on 07929 184952 or Alex Tagg on 07813 393218 wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Passion for working with people with EUPD presentations.
- Working with colleagues and contributing to the team-led approach.
- Being self-reflective and open to ongoing learning.
- Being compassionate to oneself and others
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Shazia Hussain, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist on 07929 184952 or Alex Tagg on 07813 393218 wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology OR post-graduate qualification in adult psychotherapy
- Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) or UKCP.
Desirable
- Specialist experience/training in MBT
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS (British Psychology Society) and for Chartered Clinical Psychology status and the Division of Clinical Psychology membership.
- Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Supervised practice in psychological therapies.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Staying up to date with evidence-based practice in relevant field.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of/ interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
- Experience of presenting problems throughout the whole life course that reflects the full range of clinical severity
- Experience with services (and working as part of multi-disciplinary teams internal and external to the organisation) across a wide variety of patient groups throughout the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding and risk management.
- Experience of delivering agreed/specified service targets and effective time management in a busy and demanding environment
Desirable
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of assessing Personality disorders
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring, audit and clinically related research
- Experience of teaching as well as experience of developing training programmes and supervision of junior staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time and to work flexibly across teams and sites in response to service demands.
- Demonstrates an understanding of mental health issues and presentations and knowledge of child protection/safeguarding issues and other relevant legislation
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology OR post-graduate qualification in adult psychotherapy
- Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) or UKCP.
Desirable
- Specialist experience/training in MBT
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS (British Psychology Society) and for Chartered Clinical Psychology status and the Division of Clinical Psychology membership.
- Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Supervised practice in psychological therapies.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Staying up to date with evidence-based practice in relevant field.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of/ interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
- Experience of presenting problems throughout the whole life course that reflects the full range of clinical severity
- Experience with services (and working as part of multi-disciplinary teams internal and external to the organisation) across a wide variety of patient groups throughout the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding and risk management.
- Experience of delivering agreed/specified service targets and effective time management in a busy and demanding environment
Desirable
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of assessing Personality disorders
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring, audit and clinically related research
- Experience of teaching as well as experience of developing training programmes and supervision of junior staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time and to work flexibly across teams and sites in response to service demands.
- Demonstrates an understanding of mental health issues and presentations and knowledge of child protection/safeguarding issues and other relevant legislation
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
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).
