Job summary
Are you a qualified or about to qualify Clinical /Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about making a real impact on children's lives? Are you looking for a role that can support with your career development whilst also offering flexibility?
We are looking for Clinical /Counselling Psychologist Psychologists to join our very well-established Children's Eating Disorders team based in Maidenhead & Reading.
As a Psychologist you will play an important role providing specialist psychological assessments, care planning and a range of evidence-based psychological interventions. You will work one to one with our patients as well as delivering group treatments.
This will be a varied role working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with professionals across agencies.
As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff, we are also very supportive of applicants who are about to complete their doctoral training and can provide excellent training and support in working with eating disorders.
The role is Monday to Friday, 9 - 5 and we are open to applicants looking for both full or part time work.This is primarily a site based role however there is flexibility for some home working based on service need.
Not qualified yet? We still want to hear from you!
If this is a career path or team you would be interested in joining then please submit your application with a cover letter detailing your situation and we will be in touch.
Main duties of the job
No day will be the same but below are some of the duties you will be undertaking:
- Assessing clients referred to Berkshire Eating Disorders Service
- To put together care plans for the psychological treatment / management of a clients mental health problems
- To deliver a range of specialist psychological interventions for individuals and groups
- To undertake risk assessments for individual clients and provide general and specialist advice to other professionals
- To maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust site
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Professional qualification at Diploma / Degree level in relevant fields
- Good knowledge of psychological models relevant to eating disorders and evidence based for related interventions
- Previous experience working in a mental health setting
- Ability to manage own caseload and time to work flexibly in response to service demand
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: Clare Moran on 07826 858607 or email: clare.moran@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 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Professional qualification at Diploma / Degree level in relevant fields
- Good knowledge of psychological models relevant to eating disorders and evidence based for related interventions
- Previous experience working in a mental health setting
- Ability to manage own caseload and time to work flexibly in response to service demand
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: Clare Moran on 07826 858607 or email: clare.moran@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
- Postgraduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology
- Registered and accredited with HCPC
- Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Good knowledge of psychological models relevant to eating disorders and evidence base for related interventions
Desirable
- Research experience, including a working knowledge of statistics, data analysis and report writing
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience working in mental health across various care settings such as outpatient, day patient and community settings
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding and risk management
Desirable
- Experience working in a specialist Eating Disorders service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of several IT systems eg Microsoft Office, Rio, Datix
- High standard of written communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time and to work flexibly in response to service demands
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and to foster good working relationships
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Use of a vehicle to travel within sites during working hours.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Postgraduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology
- Registered and accredited with HCPC
- Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Good knowledge of psychological models relevant to eating disorders and evidence base for related interventions
Desirable
- Research experience, including a working knowledge of statistics, data analysis and report writing
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience working in mental health across various care settings such as outpatient, day patient and community settings
- Experience of managing highly complex situations concerning safeguarding and risk management
Desirable
- Experience working in a specialist Eating Disorders service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of several IT systems eg Microsoft Office, Rio, Datix
- High standard of written communication skills
- Ability to manage own caseload and time and to work flexibly in response to service demands
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and to foster good working relationships
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Use of a vehicle to travel within sites during working hours.
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).
