Job summary
We are looking for a HCPC registered qualified Clinical or Counselling
Psychologist who can ensure the delivery of a high quality, accessible, and
inclusive psychological service for people who are experiencing substance use
and mental health problems. The post holder will promote trauma informed
practice within the team and wider service through consultation, case
management, training, reflective practice, and research. Under the supervision
of a senior HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will offer a
range of evidence-based psychological and evidence-informed psychosocial
interventions relevant to address the degree of complexity experienced within
this population of people. They will also receive peer support, reflective
practice, research and CPD opportunities through our national Psychology
Directorate.
A preceptorship role would be considered for those who do not meet the criteria for a Highly Specialist (NHS band 8a equivalent) role but who are looking for the opportunity to progress to this role upon successful completion of a development plan. It is expected that this will be achievable within 18 months 3 years ,dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.
Salary: preceptorship - £39,332 £44,347 (CGL pay scale: 41 to 46)
Following successful completion of a preceptorship period
£45,365.43 - £51,447.10 (CGL pay scale: 48-54)
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of specialist clinical work relating to
problem substance use, recovery, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
To contribute to multidisciplinary assessment of, and
intervention for people with complex needs.
To contribute to the delivery of reflective practice groups,
team formulations and other psychologically informed approaches for clinical
and non-clinical teams.
To contribute to the development, evaluation, and delivery
of specialist training around psychological and psychosocial intervention.
To contribute to research at the local and national level.
To demonstrate clinical leadership through personal conduct
and practice.
About us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Work
1. To provide specialist, psychological assessments to
service users.
2. To provide specialist evidence-based interventions to
service users which address both problem substance use and concurrent MH
difficulties.
3. To offer these to service users with due regard to issues
of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
4. To promote and contribute to multidisciplinary
assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences
on a persons mental health and overall well-being.
5. To receive regular clinical supervision from the
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and or Principal Counselling Psychologist, and
to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow
Lives Psychology Directorate.
6. To use theory, literature, and research to support
evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.
7. To be fully registered with the HCPC.
Clinical Leadership
1. To facilitate the development of a positive and
supportive team culture.
2. To take an active interest in working parties and groups
within the wider service to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols,
and guidelines.
3. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the
latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
Research and Development
1. To use specialist knowledge of research methods to
initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit, in order to
improve services.
2. To contribute to and support colleagues with local,
regional, and national research projects and audits in this area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Work
1. To provide specialist, psychological assessments to
service users.
2. To provide specialist evidence-based interventions to
service users which address both problem substance use and concurrent MH
difficulties.
3. To offer these to service users with due regard to issues
of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
4. To promote and contribute to multidisciplinary
assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences
on a persons mental health and overall well-being.
5. To receive regular clinical supervision from the
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and or Principal Counselling Psychologist, and
to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow
Lives Psychology Directorate.
6. To use theory, literature, and research to support
evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.
7. To be fully registered with the HCPC.
Clinical Leadership
1. To facilitate the development of a positive and
supportive team culture.
2. To take an active interest in working parties and groups
within the wider service to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols,
and guidelines.
3. To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the
latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
Research and Development
1. To use specialist knowledge of research methods to
initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit, in order to
improve services.
2. To contribute to and support colleagues with local,
regional, and national research projects and audits in this area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of the application of Clinical or Counselling Psychology in different contexts.
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed framework.
- Experience of working with people using substances and alcohol.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working in a Substance Misuse service.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
- Planning and organising skills for caseload management.
- Skills in self-management, including time-management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to people who access our services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues across sectors.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- High Level Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge about addictions and the impact of these on individual and family life.
- Knowledge of the key psychosocial interventions used within the drug and alcohol field.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of psychometric and neuropsychological assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of the application of Clinical or Counselling Psychology in different contexts.
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed framework.
- Experience of working with people using substances and alcohol.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working in a Substance Misuse service.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
- Planning and organising skills for caseload management.
- Skills in self-management, including time-management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to people who access our services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues across sectors.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- High Level Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge about addictions and the impact of these on individual and family life.
- Knowledge of the key psychosocial interventions used within the drug and alcohol field.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of psychometric and neuropsychological assessment.
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).
