Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
psychologist who is motivated to improve the care and support of people
experiencing psychosis and bipolar disorder.
You will be based in our well established Early
Intervention in Psychosis service where you will be an essential part of the
leadership team and supervise a senior psychological therapist.
In addition, you will input to our Neighbourhood
Mental Health Teams to provide access to specialist psychological intervention
and promote psychologically informed ways of working with people with psychosis
or bipolar disorder.
Psychologists in Herefordshire are integrated within
MDTs and are also part of a wider supportive network of psychological
professionals.
The post is advertised as 1 wte but we would
consider 0.8 wte or job share. At least 0.5wte would be dedicated to EIP
working.
We welcome enquires so please contact the
recruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of the advert) for
informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
This post is integral to the provision of NICE
recommended psychological interventions for people with diagnoses of psychosis
or bipolar disorder.
You will provide specialist assessment,
formulation, and intervention (including but not limited to CBTpbd and Family
Interventions) and support the MDT through supervision, reflective practice,
training and consultation.
You will contribute to clinical leadership within
the EIP service and be supported to develop quality improvement initiatives
promoting trauma informed care and coproduction, as well as engaging in audit
and research as appropriate, in line with key national and local priorities and
with local partners.
Your personal and professional development will be
key, fostered within a culture of strong, compassionate working relationships.
Leadership skills and experience working in the field of Psychosis/Bipolar
Disorder will be an advantage, as well as the ability to work within different
MDTs and clinical settings.
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;
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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
The post
holder will:
Behave consistently with and promote the values and
beliefs of the organisation.
Use their initiative, be responsible and
accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist
psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training to
other health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager.
Receive and actively participate in regular
clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.
Participate in national and regional professional
speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.
Meet
and maintain targets appropriate to the service.
Undertake assessments, formulation, interventions,
group, individual and indirect work with clients, staff teams, and
families/carers.
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
The post
holder will:
Behave consistently with and promote the values and
beliefs of the organisation.
Use their initiative, be responsible and
accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist
psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training to
other health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager.
Receive and actively participate in regular
clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.
Participate in national and regional professional
speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.
Meet
and maintain targets appropriate to the service.
Undertake assessments, formulation, interventions,
group, individual and indirect work with clients, staff teams, and
families/carers.
For full details 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 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical 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 across range of mental health presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
- 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 across the life span and care settings
- Experience of multi-agency/ multidisciplinary working
- Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/families/couples
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implication for clinical practice.
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information.
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/ experience 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
- Post graduate advanced training in CBTp and Family Intervention e.g. PGDip
- BABCP accreditation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical 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 across range of mental health presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
- 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 across the life span and care settings
- Experience of multi-agency/ multidisciplinary working
- Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/families/couples
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implication for clinical practice.
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information.
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/ experience 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
- Post graduate advanced training in CBTp and Family Intervention e.g. PGDip
- BABCP accreditation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
