Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced psychologist or CBT practitioner with excellent clinical skills and with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of working with people experiencing crisis and other mental health difficulties.
The post holder will work within a third sector crisis house to provide interventions to clients and staff in the crisis house based in Islington. The Highbury Grove Recovery House service provides a safe, homely alternative to psychiatric inpatient admission. It has 12 bedrooms, with staff offering support 24/7/365 days a year, in a welcoming, friendly and non-stigmatising environment, catering for all Service Users needs. The service aims to support and enhance crisis care which is offered by Hestia's experienced Mental Health Recovery workers. The Recovery House will normally offer up to 5-14 day stays for people who present in self defined mental health crisis, usually referred through the crisis team in Islington. The focus of the Recovery House is to support people to utilize their own networks, build resilience and community resources as an alternative to admission to a mental health ward.
Main duties of the job
To support the above aims, Hestia have commissioned specialist psychology/CBT input for the Recovery House. The post holder will provide support to service users and staff which could include, psychological assessment, brief 1:1 crisis focused interventions and group work for recently discharged service users. For staff they will offer consultation to aid psychological care planning to non-psychologist colleagues, training when needed and to provide reflective practice and staff support sessions to MDTs. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and to the overall framework of the services' policies and procedures, utilising research skills for audit, policy, and service development/quality improvement. The post holder will be expected to offer a trauma informed approach in their work and will be part of a psychology team in the trust crisis services.
We will consider candidates who want to take up this role for one day a week.This post is subject to criminal records disclosure.
About us
At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
We have 3 key priorities which are:
- Early and Effective Intervention,
- Helping People to Live Well
- Research and Innovation
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
- We value each other
- We are empowered
- We keep things simple
- We are connected
By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.
As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the above aims, Hestia have commissioned specialist psychology/CBT input for the Recovery House. The post holder will provide support to service users and staff which could include, psychological assessment, brief 1:1 crisis focused interventions and group work for recently discharged service users. For staff they will offer consultation to aid psychological care planning to non-psychologist colleagues, training when needed and to provide reflective practice and staff support sessions to MDTs. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and to the overall framework of the services policies and procedures, utilising research skills for audit, policy, and service development/quality improvement. The post holder will be expected to offer a trauma informed approach in their work and will be part of a psychology team in the trust crisis services.
Clinical
- To provide specialist psychological assessments using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.
- To carry out direct and indirect risk assessments and management plans in line with MDT care planning.
- To provide psychological treatment, advice and management of referred service users, using a range of psychological interventions appropriate to the service.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the psychological assessment and treatment in accordance with policies of the service.
- To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.
- To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to service users carers and families, where appropriate.
- To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users.
- To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the above aims, Hestia have commissioned specialist psychology/CBT input for the Recovery House. The post holder will provide support to service users and staff which could include, psychological assessment, brief 1:1 crisis focused interventions and group work for recently discharged service users. For staff they will offer consultation to aid psychological care planning to non-psychologist colleagues, training when needed and to provide reflective practice and staff support sessions to MDTs. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and to the overall framework of the services policies and procedures, utilising research skills for audit, policy, and service development/quality improvement. The post holder will be expected to offer a trauma informed approach in their work and will be part of a psychology team in the trust crisis services.
Clinical
- To provide specialist psychological assessments using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.
- To carry out direct and indirect risk assessments and management plans in line with MDT care planning.
- To provide psychological treatment, advice and management of referred service users, using a range of psychological interventions appropriate to the service.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the psychological assessment and treatment in accordance with policies of the service.
- To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.
- To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to service users carers and families, where appropriate.
- To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users.
- To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to service users.
Person Specification
SKILLS
Essential
- Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests), intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health, including challenging behaviours.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral (equivalent) level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, and registered with HCPC. CBT practitioner accredited by BABCP.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council as a clinical psychologist, or counselling psychologist, or current registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training in areas of practice relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience working with service users with severe mental health problems and presenting in acute distress.
- Significant experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience working with services using brief and medium term therapy and group work.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychological interventions related to crisis care e.g. DBT
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Interest and ability to contribute to service development.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
- Knowledge of the role of psychology in inpatient and community crisis team settings and understanding of the difficulties faced by adults with chronic mental health issues/crisis presentations.
Person Specification
SKILLS
Essential
- Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests), intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health, including challenging behaviours.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral (equivalent) level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, and registered with HCPC. CBT practitioner accredited by BABCP.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council as a clinical psychologist, or counselling psychologist, or current registration with BABCP
Desirable
- Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training in areas of practice relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience working with service users with severe mental health problems and presenting in acute distress.
- Significant experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience working with services using brief and medium term therapy and group work.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychological interventions related to crisis care e.g. DBT
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Interest and ability to contribute to service development.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
- Knowledge of the role of psychology in inpatient and community crisis team settings and understanding of the difficulties faced by adults with chronic mental health issues/crisis presentations.
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).
