Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and flexible Senior Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness Team psychology provision in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The post holder will join a group of passionate psychologists who value diversity and inclusion. We are firm believers in the importance of co-designing and co-delivering with experts by experience, peer workers and partnering with third sector organisations. The team has a range of specialist interests, and experience in delivering a range of trauma specific therapies. We believe in the importance of richness in delivering secondary care services to effectively meet the needs of the population we serve, therefore integrated working withcare co-ordinators from Barking and Dagenham Mental Health and Wellness Teams based at Barking Community Hospital is essential.
We work in tandem with the Community Psychology provision and view this as crucial in supporting the pathway and the people who need it to thrive. Trauma informed care is imperative not only for supporting people who use the services, but for the staff who work in them. We work closely with the Lead for Trauma informed care, and specialist trauma supervision has been set up for the pathway. The successful candidate will be joining the borough at an exciting time of transformation where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to shaping meaningful services for those it is set up to serve.
Main duties of the job
o Conducting high quality psychological assessments, treatments, and systematic outcome measurements for service users under the care of the Mental Health and Wellness Team, with a particular focus on those with complex emotional needs.
o Providing specialist consultation on complex cases presenting with significant distress associated with anxiety, mood disorders, and enduring difficulties that may have been given the diagnosis of 'personality disorder'.
o Working in close collaboration with other psychology services to ensure a smooth pathway for service-users and their families, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads.
o Ensuring that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aim of the role:The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. These are the 5Ps: Putting people first Prioritising quality Being progressive, innovative and continually improve Being professional and honest Promoting what is possible independence, opportunity and choiceThe post holder will achieve this by: Supporting the multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellness team in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed interventions. Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychologicaltreatment and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team. Assisting in the management, supervision, teaching and coordinating of qualified psychologists and psychological therapists, clinical associates in psychology (bothqualified and in training), trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists. Participating in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care ensuring the service provided is needs led, compliant with national guidance and is viewed positively by service users.
Key Responsibilities: Conducting high quality psychological assessments, treatments, and systematic outcome measurements for service users under the care of the Mental Health and Wellness Team, with a particular focus on those with complex emotional needs. Providing specialist consultation on complex cases presenting with significant distress associated with anxiety, mood disorders, and enduring difficulties that may have been given thediagnosis of personality disorder. Working in close collaboration with other psychology services to ensure a smooth pathway for service-users and their families, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads. Ensuring that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads.
Clinical Skills The post holder will have professional HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses / workshops, study and continuing professional development. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients and their carers. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the needs of patients with complex emotional needs, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This willinclude continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review. To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelinesand protocols.
Leadership To support the team in understanding and valuing others roles and contributions. To enable others to contribute effectively, acknowledging the nature of and context of their work, sharing and taking account own and others knowledge and skills, and differences in working andprofessional practice. To provide supervision to more junior psychological therapists and other staff developing their therapeutic skills. To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop andimprove on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development.
Administration To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T Strategy. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patient records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload.
Communication To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. To be able to communicate complex patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision.
Training To act as mentor to junior members of the team and trainees, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care. Ensure junior colleagues and trainees are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. To support new staff and their integration within the team. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aim of the role:The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. These are the 5Ps: Putting people first Prioritising quality Being progressive, innovative and continually improve Being professional and honest Promoting what is possible independence, opportunity and choiceThe post holder will achieve this by: Supporting the multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellness team in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed interventions. Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychologicaltreatment and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team. Assisting in the management, supervision, teaching and coordinating of qualified psychologists and psychological therapists, clinical associates in psychology (bothqualified and in training), trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists. Participating in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care ensuring the service provided is needs led, compliant with national guidance and is viewed positively by service users.
Key Responsibilities: Conducting high quality psychological assessments, treatments, and systematic outcome measurements for service users under the care of the Mental Health and Wellness Team, with a particular focus on those with complex emotional needs. Providing specialist consultation on complex cases presenting with significant distress associated with anxiety, mood disorders, and enduring difficulties that may have been given thediagnosis of personality disorder. Working in close collaboration with other psychology services to ensure a smooth pathway for service-users and their families, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads. Ensuring that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it, under the direction of the Psychological Professional Leads.
Clinical Skills The post holder will have professional HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses / workshops, study and continuing professional development. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients and their carers. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the needs of patients with complex emotional needs, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This willinclude continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review. To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelinesand protocols.
Leadership To support the team in understanding and valuing others roles and contributions. To enable others to contribute effectively, acknowledging the nature of and context of their work, sharing and taking account own and others knowledge and skills, and differences in working andprofessional practice. To provide supervision to more junior psychological therapists and other staff developing their therapeutic skills. To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the Trust. To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop andimprove on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development.
Administration To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T Strategy. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patient records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To take part, and assist, in the planning and administration relating to day to day running of the caseload.
Communication To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. To be able to communicate complex patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision.
Training To act as mentor to junior members of the team and trainees, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care. Ensure junior colleagues and trainees are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. To support new staff and their integration within the team. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Professional registration with the appropriate body (HCPC)
- Experience of working with high levels of risk and severe mental health difficulties
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (e.g. Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, MBT, DIT)
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working in adult secondary care services or specialist tertiary services relevant to this population
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning forensic risk and highly complex mental health problems
Desirable
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to this population (e.g. EMDR, NET, DIT, MBT, Schema Therapy, CAT, Behavioural Couples Therapy)
Shortlisting
Essential
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis
Shortlisting
Essential
- An ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Professional registration with the appropriate body (HCPC)
- Experience of working with high levels of risk and severe mental health difficulties
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (e.g. Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, MBT, DIT)
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working in adult secondary care services or specialist tertiary services relevant to this population
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning forensic risk and highly complex mental health problems
Desirable
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to this population (e.g. EMDR, NET, DIT, MBT, Schema Therapy, CAT, Behavioural Couples Therapy)
Shortlisting
Essential
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis
Shortlisting
Essential
- An ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments
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).
