Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Psychologist with experience in mental health to further develop their skills and knowledge in the specialist area of the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) in Berkshire West. As a highly specialist clinical or counselling psychologist, the post holder will deliver specialist psychological service to clients and staff within CRHTT West and be a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing expertise in psychologically based care and treatment pathways.
The post holder will have the ability to work autonomously within professional and local guidelines and policies, to contribute to the maintenance and development of high quality, safe and effective services and to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
Note : FOR INTERNAL STAFF SECONDMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IF WANTED.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will operate within multidisciplinary teams and will provide highly developed expert psychological clinical advice on the evidence-based approach for patients.
- The post holder will provide advice on assessment; formulation and treatment to MDT team members and where appropriate provide ongoing practical advice and support through supervision, case review and joint assessment or intervention.
- The post holder will lead on psychological formulation; provide specialist teaching and supervision as required within the team.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with other psychologists and assistant psychologists in the provision of services to people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
- The post holder may operate as the Lead Professional and as such be responsible for expert psychological assessment, case formulation and treatment for a designated number of patients.
- The post holder as Lead Professional will be responsible for the liaison and coordination of care delivered by the wider MDT and the setting of goals and review in collaboration with the patient and significant others
- The post holder will be responsible for making recommendations to the Multidisciplinary team on additional assessment or interventions and skills required from the multidisciplinary team to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes which are evidenced based and lead to recovery and minimise risk.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:o Flexible working options to support work-life balance.o 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sello Generous NHS pension schemeo Excellent learning and career development opportunitieso 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing schemeo Access to a range of wellbeing tools and serviceso Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantso Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equalityo Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.o Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- Registered and accredited with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- A strong interest in working with the Mental Health Urgent Care Services
- Experience of working with complex caseloads
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: Saniya Rizvi-Jones on 07795 416608 or email: Saniya.Rizvi@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- Registered and accredited with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- A strong interest in working with the Mental Health Urgent Care Services
- Experience of working with complex caseloads
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: Saniya Rizvi-Jones on 07795 416608 or email: Saniya.Rizvi@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- Clinical supervision training for psychology trainees
- Registered and accredited with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- Full British Psychology Society membership of clinical/counselling division and chartered clinical or counselling
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidenced post qualification training and expert knowledge in areas of specialism and the ability to use knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects
Previous Experience
Essential
- Will usually have at least two years demonstrable post-qualification experience and interest of working in multidisciplinary teams / multi-agency environment as well as experience of teaching / training of health care professionals
- Experiencing of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations
- Experience of working within services that operate the Care Programme Approach successfully and of working with complex caseloads
- Experience of working effectively with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Experience of carrying out clinical audit and applying the findings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage, support and lead patients, clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development and improvement
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances
- Ability to comfortably and confidently cope well under pressure, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance.
- Quick to work through and resolve issues and competing demands
- Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
- Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office and the internet)
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly, outside of standard 9-5 working, to support CRHTT psychology group and joining a Carer's group on a rotational basis
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
- Strong interest in working with the Mental Health Urgent Care Services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)
- Clinical supervision training for psychology trainees
- Registered and accredited with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- Full British Psychology Society membership of clinical/counselling division and chartered clinical or counselling
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidenced post qualification training and expert knowledge in areas of specialism and the ability to use knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects
Previous Experience
Essential
- Will usually have at least two years demonstrable post-qualification experience and interest of working in multidisciplinary teams / multi-agency environment as well as experience of teaching / training of health care professionals
- Experiencing of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations
- Experience of working within services that operate the Care Programme Approach successfully and of working with complex caseloads
- Experience of working effectively with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Experience of carrying out clinical audit and applying the findings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage, support and lead patients, clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development and improvement
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances
- Ability to comfortably and confidently cope well under pressure, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance.
- Quick to work through and resolve issues and competing demands
- Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
- Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office and the internet)
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly, outside of standard 9-5 working, to support CRHTT psychology group and joining a Carer's group on a rotational basis
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
- Strong interest in working with the Mental Health Urgent Care Services
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).
