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.
The post is also offered as a development role (Band 8a to Band 8b). Please see
separate advert to apply.
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;
-
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
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
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, andfamilies/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, andfamilies/carers.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
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
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
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
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
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
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).
