Job summary
We would like to appoint an experienced
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental
Health Services (NMHS) in Worcestershire.
We are a pilot site
for the Transformation Model working in the community considering local need
and linking with the community services.
We
welcome applications for full or part time working. We provide both face to face and virtual
interventions as clinically appropriate.
The post is also offered as a development Band 7 role (see separate
advert).
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 /
Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice, working with a
diverse service user group and with a range of complex mental health needs.
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
This post is integral to the NMHS, working with other
psychologists and mental health professionals.
The post holder will provide psychological assessments
leading to the development of psychological formulations and, if appropriate,
individual and/or group interventions.
They will contribute to the development of community-based
adult mental health services. This would be in line with key national and local
priorities and with local partners. This
includes delivering applied psychology ways of working, such as audit of
psychological interventions, psychological consultation, facilitating
supervision and reflective practice groups and delivering be-spoke training.
This work will endeavor to include more co-produced psychologically and trauma
informed service delivery.
They 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. Priority will be given to personal
and professional development.
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. 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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 8a Job Description, the
post holder will also:
Be a valued member of the psychology provision
within the Trust
Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the Trust
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust
policies
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
Meet and maintain targets within the psychology
provision
Use their initiative, be responsible and
accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist
psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training for
trainees and other trust staff as agreed with the service lead
Work with managers and team leaders to develop
services and improve quality in consultation with the service lead and be
involved with associated meetings and seminars
For full detail 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 8a Job Description, the
post holder will also:
Be a valued member of the psychology provision
within the Trust
Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the Trust
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust
policies
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
Meet and maintain targets within the psychology
provision
Use their initiative, be responsible and
accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist
psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training for
trainees and other trust staff as agreed with the service lead
Work with managers and team leaders to develop
services and improve quality in consultation with the service lead and be
involved with associated meetings and seminars
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical/Counselling Psychology doctorate training course
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Registered 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.
Desirable
- Related academic qualifications to masters or doctorate level
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations and physical health difficulties
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical/Counselling Psychology doctorate training course
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Registered 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.
Desirable
- Related academic qualifications to masters or doctorate level
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations and physical health difficulties
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling 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.
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).
