Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Psychological Therapist

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Psychological Therapistwho wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and motivated Psychological Therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service on the Isle of Wight. We are based in the in the heart of Newport in a bespoke environment where we deliver interventions that support people in their recovery.

You will provide specialist assessments and evidence based interventions as part of the EIP care pathway. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will manage a caseload of people who have experienced a first episode in psychosis.

If you are interested in any of the above posts and would like any more information or an informal discussion, please contact Anne-Marie Hempstead on 01983 552555

Main duties of the job

You will need to have excellent communication and engagement skills and a commitment to improving service delivery. As a member of the team you will contribute to the wider aims of the service through joint working, providing specialist consultation, training and supervision to other professionals and participation in service development/research.

Inreturn you will have a fulfilling and varied role within a friendly and supportive team. The team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services. You will receive regular supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service users' needs and organisational values.

This role is to support the development of the At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) pathway.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight healthcare services are evolving and transforming to meet the continuing care needs of our population. Now is a very exciting time to join Isle of Wight NHS Trust as we enter this period of change.

This year Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have strengthened our partnership and formed a group giving us an opportunity to work together to be innovative in improving patient care and outcomes as well as improving the experience and opportunities for our people across the two organisations.

We have also been working with other local NHS Trusts across our region to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - to be formed by April 2024.

People employed in our community, mental health and learning disability services by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust on 31 March 2024, will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) on 1 April 2024.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Details

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

470-23-8099-KP

Job locations

Early Intervention in Psychosis

44-46 Orchard Street

Newport

PO30 1JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Accreditation with modality specific governing bodies e.g., BABCP. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist. OR RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT, or BSc OT. PLUS Post-qualification training to at least post graduate diploma level e.g., CBT. Accreditation with BABCP.
  • Post qualification training in more than one specialised area of psychological practice e.g., CBT and EMDR
  • Post qualification training in clinical supervision from an accredited training provider

Desirable

  • Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees.
  • Being qualified as Clinical Supervisor by the BABCP, UKCP, EMDR Europe or other recognised regulatory authority.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.
  • Ability to analyse highly complex information in which expert opinion may differ to allow the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Skills in the ability to organise ongoing and complex activities including managing own caseload.
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Knowledge of key legislation in relation to mental health and learning disabilities with particular reference to those most relevant to Adult Mental Health.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development as required by appropriate registration body.

Desirable

  • Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies.
  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Driving skills when working in the community.
  • Applied use of psychometric test equipment.

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Commitment to providing evidence-based therapies in line with NICE guidelines and PBR pathways.
  • Commitment to finding positive and creative solutions to demand management.

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice.
  • Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing highly technical and clinical sensitive or highly contentious information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Accreditation with modality specific governing bodies e.g., BABCP. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist. OR RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT, or BSc OT. PLUS Post-qualification training to at least post graduate diploma level e.g., CBT. Accreditation with BABCP.
  • Post qualification training in more than one specialised area of psychological practice e.g., CBT and EMDR
  • Post qualification training in clinical supervision from an accredited training provider

Desirable

  • Clinical supervision training for Doctoral Trainees.
  • Being qualified as Clinical Supervisor by the BABCP, UKCP, EMDR Europe or other recognised regulatory authority.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.
  • Ability to analyse highly complex information in which expert opinion may differ to allow the formulation of an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Skills in the ability to organise ongoing and complex activities including managing own caseload.
  • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Knowledge of key legislation in relation to mental health and learning disabilities with particular reference to those most relevant to Adult Mental Health.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development as required by appropriate registration body.

Desirable

  • Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies.
  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Driving skills when working in the community.
  • Applied use of psychometric test equipment.

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Commitment to providing evidence-based therapies in line with NICE guidelines and PBR pathways.
  • Commitment to finding positive and creative solutions to demand management.

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice.
  • Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing highly technical and clinical sensitive or highly contentious information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Early Intervention in Psychosis

44-46 Orchard Street

Newport

PO30 1JZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Early Intervention in Psychosis

44-46 Orchard Street

Newport

PO30 1JZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Anne-Marie Hempstead

anne-marie.hempstead@nhs.net

01983552555

Details

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

470-23-8099-KP

Job locations

Early Intervention in Psychosis

44-46 Orchard Street

Newport

PO30 1JZ


Supporting documents

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