Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and flexible Senior Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness and Older Adult 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, carers, peer workers and partnering with third sector organisations. We have a range of specialist interests, and experience in delivering a range of specialist assessments, therapies and consultation.
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 withthe multi-disciplinary Older Adult and Mental Health and Wellness Teams is essential. 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
Supporting the multidisciplinary Older Adult and Mental Health and Wellness teams in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed interventions.
Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychological treatment and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary teams.
Assisting in the management, supervision, teaching and coordinating of qualified psychologists and psychological therapists, clinical associates in psychology (both qualified and in training), trainee psychologists, and 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 and families / carers.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT 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 focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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).High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting high quality psychological assessments, treatments, and systematic outcome measurements for service users under the care of the Older Adult and Mental Health and Wellness Teams.
Providing specialist consultation on complex cases presenting with significant distress associated with cognitive impairment, anxiety, mood disorders, and enduring difficulties.
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting high quality psychological assessments, treatments, and systematic outcome measurements for service users under the care of the Older Adult and Mental Health and Wellness Teams.
Providing specialist consultation on complex cases presenting with significant distress associated with cognitive impairment, anxiety, mood disorders, and enduring difficulties.
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, HCPC registration
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (working age and older adults accessing secondary care mental health services, including those with physical health conditions and cognitive impairment)
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment), formulation and treatment to adults and older adults within a range of mental healthcare settings
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users and families from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments
- To have a wide range of analytical and judgemental skills in order to ensure complex conditions and situations can be managed appropriately
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of relevant local and national priorities, frameworks and clinical governance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, HCPC registration
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (working age and older adults accessing secondary care mental health services, including those with physical health conditions and cognitive impairment)
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment), formulation and treatment to adults and older adults within a range of mental healthcare settings
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users and families from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of highly complex clinical reports and assessments
- To have a wide range of analytical and judgemental skills in order to ensure complex conditions and situations can be managed appropriately
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of relevant local and national priorities, frameworks and clinical governance
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
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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).
