Job summary
We would like to appoint a
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the Adult Mental Health (AMH)
Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Worcestershire to particularly
work with people who present with Psychosis and Bipolar. The
NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals who present
with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotional
regulation difficulties. We aspire to
encourage a sense of empowerment in our service users through working with
trauma informed service delivery.
The
post holder will deliver Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and
clinical practice, will work with a diverse service user group presenting with
Psychosis and Bipolar with a range of complex mental health needs.
The
post holder will have the opportunity to input into teaching, training,
research and supervision. We have excellent links with the local doctorate
training courses and offer training placements.
This
post is a Band 7, development role, which will move to a Band 8a upon
successful completion of a development plan.
We welcome applications for part time working but would be happy to
discuss alternative working hours as necessary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral member of the NMHS,
working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. They will be
a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust. As a development role supported personal and
professional development will be a priority.
The
post holder would work individually, providing psychological assessments and
formulations with individuals presenting with Psychosis or Bipolar with complex
psychological presentations. They would also be involved with Group work. The post holder would be supported to
provide team consultation, reflective practice, supervision, research and
teaching as appropriate for the working hours.
We provide both in person and virtual interventions alongside applied
psychological ways of working with MDT colleagues.
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. Priority will be
given to wellbeing and 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. 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
The development role would commence on a
Band 7 moving to a Band 8a on successful completion of the development
plan. Copies of both job descriptions
are included in the supporting documents.
Alongside the Band 7 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
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
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
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
- Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Desirable
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology
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 BPS
- Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the
- HCPC and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- 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
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
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
- Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience 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 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
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Studdert Kennedy House
Spring Gardens
Worcester
WR1 2AE