Job summary
We would like to appoint a Trainee Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist, in their last year of training and prior to qualification, to
work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Wyre Forest. We are a pilot site for the Transformation
Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community
services.
This is a Band 6, (0.8 w.t.e) fixed term
post for 12 months, moving to a Band 7 permanent post upon qualification. We
welcome applications for full/part time working. We provide face to face and
virtual interventions as clinically appropriate.
The
NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals with
moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable
presentations. The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology
core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to
be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the
NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists
and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the
psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder will be supported to provide
psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological
formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as
appropriate.
The post holder will be supported to complete their
professional training.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision
and line management. Across the service
we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model
specific supervision.
The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team
meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision professional
meetings.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 6 Job Description and
Person Specification, the post holder will also:
Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the trust,
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Adhere to any professional training specific
guidelines,
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust
policies,
Be supported to evaluate referrals, undertake the
assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological
difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to
clinical need and service capacity.
This post will be considered for
candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming
registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would initially be employed, fixed term,
on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then
be upgraded to a permanent Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job
Description. The Band 7 job description is included in a
separate job advert.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 6 Job Description and
Person Specification, the post holder will also:
Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the trust,
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Adhere to any professional training specific
guidelines,
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust
policies,
Be supported to evaluate referrals, undertake the
assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological
difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to
clinical need and service capacity.
This post will be considered for
candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming
registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would initially be employed, fixed term,
on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then
be upgraded to a permanent Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job
Description. The Band 7 job description is included in a
separate job advert.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- In final year of working towards a Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Working towards registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Working towards registration with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Experience specific to the role of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience specific to the role of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
- Experience specific to the role of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Have published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- In final year of working towards a Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Working towards registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Working towards registration with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Experience specific to the role of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience specific to the role of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
- Experience specific to the role of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Have published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
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).
