Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY
This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
We are looking for a motivated Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service (BTSS). BTSS is a specialist service providing assessment and treatment for adults with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
You will provide a specialist psychological therapy service for clients of the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service, experiencing symptoms/difficulties consistent with PTSD or C-PTSD. This will involve specialist and expert psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment (trauma focused CBT, EMDR, NET and compassion focussed therapy, in both group and individual formats), as well as, offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to multidisciplinary mental health staff, IAPT clinicians and other, non-professional carers. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge/skills in Trauma focused CBT, EMDR, NET and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
You will be part of a dedicated and friendly team of psychologists and CBT therapists committed to providing the best care for traumatised individuals.
You will be based at Erlegh House on the University of Reading. The location has plenty of car parking, access to green spaces and local shops and restaurants.
We offer a blended model of delivery including face to face and online working from our well-resourced clinic space or from home when appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the BTSS based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including clinical interview, self-report measures, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's PTSD and complex PTSD based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods based on evidence-based practice and NICE guidance
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual's presentation.
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 solutions
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 sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures.
- Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines
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.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Dr Dorothy King on 0118 904 7111 or email dorothy.king@berkshire.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures.
- Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines
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.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Dr Dorothy King on 0118 904 7111 or email dorothy.king@berkshire.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Training in evidence-based psychological therapy for PTSD
Desirable
- Psychology degree
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments and/or eligible for BABCP accreditation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures.
- Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Evidence of developing professional relationships with community agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of other models of therapy including Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and compassion-focussed therapy (CFT)
- Experience of running therapeutic groups
- Experience of designing and disseminating teaching and training
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience of working in the local community
- Experience of service development, research and service evaluation
- Evidence of providing specialist consultation and liaison with other services, including non-psychologists, third sector organisations, service users and carers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Received training on assessment/management of risk and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Is computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health difficulties and social care needs.
- Evidence of specialist skills in evidence-based therapy including CBT and/or EMDR and ability to evaluate theory and put into practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation for working with people with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Training in evidence-based psychological therapy for PTSD
Desirable
- Psychology degree
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments and/or eligible for BABCP accreditation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures.
- Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Evidence of developing professional relationships with community agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of other models of therapy including Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and compassion-focussed therapy (CFT)
- Experience of running therapeutic groups
- Experience of designing and disseminating teaching and training
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience of working in the local community
- Experience of service development, research and service evaluation
- Evidence of providing specialist consultation and liaison with other services, including non-psychologists, third sector organisations, service users and carers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Received training on assessment/management of risk and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Is computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health difficulties and social care needs.
- Evidence of specialist skills in evidence-based therapy including CBT and/or EMDR and ability to evaluate theory and put into practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation for working with people with PTSD and C-PTSD
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
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).
