Job summary
Are you committed to supporting a workplace culture that is inclusive and compassionate and fosters a psychologically safe climate for all colleagues? If so, we need your clinical expertise. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered Psychological Therapist to be part of the continued development of our colleague post-incident response support, under the portfolio of the Chief Psychological Professions Officer for the Trust. Could this be you?
This is a new and exciting substantive position. It builds on the committed work that is already in place across Birmingham and Solihull focusing on our post-incident response support for colleagues in our Trust. In this role, whilst you will not be based in a clinical service or carry a clinical caseload, you will provide clinical support and psychological skills in the development and delivery of psychological post-incident response support, working closely with our People Team, Trust Occupational Health providers and divisional service colleagues. You will be working alongside a Consultant Practitioner Psychologist and an Assistant Psychologist and will receive training in our agreed models of post-incident support, as necessary. Your clinical experience, expertise and compassion are key to the successful impact of this new substantive role.
This position will have an administrative base at Trust HQ and you will be working in an agile and flexible way with pre-planned attendance at our Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the Consultant Practitioner Psychologist for Post-incident Support in the colleague post-incident response across the Trust. Post-Incident Support is an immediate peer support system aimed at early recognition and intervention to minimise the impact of psychological trauma symptoms in staff exposed to workplace trauma. This role is to be responsible for the timely and efficient deployment of post-incident support following an incident in which staff may have been exposed to potentially traumatic incidents.
As an experienced Psychological Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting the provision and evaluation of psychological post-incident response support, including reflective practice for colleagues who may have been exposed to potentially traumatic incidents. Working alongside a Consultant Practitioner Psychologist you will be involved in delivering post-incident support interventions including advice, supervision and training, in support of other colleagues delivering post-incident support across the Trust. Your role will also include monitoring of post-incident activity across the Trust services including delegated responsibility for any required audits and reports as necessary. Your communication and competent therapeutic skills are key.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Psychology or mental health related field eg: (but not limited to): Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work etc.
- Current statutory registration as required by the stated psychological profession of the applicant.
Desirable
- Trained in Post incident support intervention TRiM and/or Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience of working with a variety of client groups of working age with wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect a broad spectrum of clinical complexity and severity.
- Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance and supervision and appraisal.
- Experience of delivering with group interventions.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to implement specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems.
- Able to obtain and convey complex, sensitive or contentious information in emotionally charged and emotive settings.
- Ability to effectively communicate clinical information to clients, their families, carers and professional colleagues (within and outside the NHS) which may result in distress.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Psychology or mental health related field eg: (but not limited to): Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work etc.
- Current statutory registration as required by the stated psychological profession of the applicant.
Desirable
- Trained in Post incident support intervention TRiM and/or Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience of working with a variety of client groups of working age with wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect a broad spectrum of clinical complexity and severity.
- Significant professional leadership, especially professional development, clinical governance and supervision and appraisal.
- Experience of delivering with group interventions.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to implement specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with complex presenting problems.
- Able to obtain and convey complex, sensitive or contentious information in emotionally charged and emotive settings.
- Ability to effectively communicate clinical information to clients, their families, carers and professional colleagues (within and outside the NHS) which may result in distress.
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).
