Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychologist

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Job summary

CANDI Hospital Division Psychology

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join C&I's Hospital Division Psychology Service.

We are an expanding team of psychologists and CAPs working across inpatient services at Highgate Mental Health Centre and until October 2023 St. Pancras Hospital.

We are delighted to advertise newly funded posts in recognition of the Trust's commitment to improve access to psychological interventions and developing Trauma Informed Care within inpatient settings for adult and older adult service users.

The post-holder will be the lead psychologist for two wards which offer a range of psychological interventions on adult acute wards as part of well-established MDT teams.

We are looking for psychologists with excellent clinical skills and with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties and presenting in acute distress.

Enthusiasm, personal resilience and the ability to work flexibly are essential. Those currently working at Band 7 who are ready for career progression are encouraged to apply as we are able to offer this post as a Band 7 Preceptorshiptowards Band 8a.

You would be joining an expanding psychology service with supervision, peer support and training integral to supporting the role and work. EMDR training will be available from this autumn.

We would be very happy to accept applications for sessional work as well as compressed hours so please contact us to discuss further.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be the lead psychologist offering a range of psychological interventions on two adult acute wards as part of well-established MDT teams.

We are looking for psychologists with excellent clinical skills and demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties and presenting in acute distress.

Enthusiasm for this challenging work, personal resilience and the ability to work flexibly are essential.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join C&I's Hospital Division Psychology Service.

We are an expanding team of psychologists and CAPs working across inpatient services at Highgate Mental Health Centre and until October 2023 St. Pancras Hospital.

We are delighted to advertise newly funded posts in recognition of the Trust's commitment to improve access to psychological interventions and developing Trauma Informed Care within inpatient settings for adult and older adult service users.

You would be joining an expanding psychology service with supervision, peer support and training integral to supporting the role and work. EMDR training will be available from this autumn.

We would be very happy to accept applications for sessional work as well as compressed hours so please contact us to discuss further.

The Trust supports a wide range of training opportunities and professional development for qualified psychologists.We offer a comprehensive CPD programme including CBT, systemic and psychodynamic models.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year per annum Inclu HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-518-A

Job locations

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

LONDON

N19 5NX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be the lead psychologist for two wards which offer a range of psychological interventions on adult acute wards as part of well-established MDT teams.

We are looking for psychologists with excellent clinical skills and with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties and presenting in acute distress.

Enthusiasm, personal resilience and the ability to work flexibly are essential. Those currently working at Band 7 who are ready for career progression are encouraged to apply as we are able to offer this post as a Band 7 Preceptorshiptowards Band 8a.

You would be joining an expanding psychology service with supervision, peer support and training integral to supporting the role and work. EMDR training will be available from this autumn.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be the lead psychologist for two wards which offer a range of psychological interventions on adult acute wards as part of well-established MDT teams.

We are looking for psychologists with excellent clinical skills and with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties and presenting in acute distress.

Enthusiasm, personal resilience and the ability to work flexibly are essential. Those currently working at Band 7 who are ready for career progression are encouraged to apply as we are able to offer this post as a Band 7 Preceptorshiptowards Band 8a.

You would be joining an expanding psychology service with supervision, peer support and training integral to supporting the role and work. EMDR training will be available from this autumn.

Person Specification

HCPC registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration

AMH experience

Essential

  • AMH work experience

personal qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm for working in acute psychology
Person Specification

HCPC registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration

AMH experience

Essential

  • AMH work experience

personal qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm for working in acute psychology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

LONDON

N19 5NX


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

LONDON

N19 5NX


Employer's website

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Harpreet Gill

harpreet.gill@candi.nhs.uk

02033177552

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year per annum Inclu HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-CANDI-518-A

Job locations

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

LONDON

N19 5NX


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