Clinical Psychologist 8A / 8B

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Clinical Psychologist - Ash Ward

Would you like to work for an award winning trust?

  • CPD (continuing professional development) Support available - CPD workshops
  • Various study days of different care models available (suited to your interests/needs)
  • Hours can be flexible (to be discussed)

We are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist who is interested and in working with males at Ash ward a 12 bedded low secure service in Somerset located within easy reach of the M5 and Bridgwater train station.

Please note - this role is suitable to a Band 8a or Band 8b.

The role will be integral to the assessment and formulation of care for our patients, risk management and promoting independence and recovery.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills able to think creatively and work well within a team. The role will include prioritising clinical need for interventions, managing own workload as an integral part of the assessment and formulation for the care of our patients, management of risk to others primarily and promoting recovery.

You will be expected to provide 1-1 patient sessions and provide staff group supervision, support, and play a part in staff development.

We will support you to develop as a clinician and as a clinical leader, through management and clinical supervision, through access to a wide network of clinicians to challenge and encourage you, and through a personal development plan.

Main duties of the job

This service is part of the South West Provider Collaborative therefore this role sits within a wider framework.

We would be happy to consider combining this role with another similar role in the trust if you're interested in full-time hours (to be discussed).

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills able to think creatively and work well within a team. The role will include prioritising clinical need for interventions, managing own workload as an integral part of the assessment and formulation for the care of our patients, management of risk to others primarily and promoting recovery.

If you'd like an informal discussion around this role, please do reach out to: Dr Sonia Oyervides - Clinical Psychologist

sonia.oyervides@somersetft.nhs.uk / 01278 454238

About us

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health services to the people of Somerset. Our aim is to provide the best possible service to individuals and encourage independence and recovery of those with mental health problems.

Somerset is an unspoilt rural and picturesque county with a population of just over half a million. It has a long coastline and wide range of attractive scenery including the Mendip and Quantock Hills and the grandeur of Exmoor contrasting with the flat wetlands and peat areas of the Somerset Levels.

We are committed to ensuring you have continuing professional development!

Date posted

07 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 an hour per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-1KPAHP137

Job locations

Ash Ward, Broadway Health Park

Barclay Street

Bridgwater

TA6 5LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide psychological interventions for the patient group of Ash ward to include formulation, risk assessment and planning of care.

To support junior staff with supervision/reflective practice.

(Please refer to the Job Description attached)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide psychological interventions for the patient group of Ash ward to include formulation, risk assessment and planning of care.

To support junior staff with supervision/reflective practice.

(Please refer to the Job Description attached)

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Achieved grade/years experience
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of formulation
  • Experience of supporting junior staff

Desirable

  • Experience of multidisciplinary working
Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Achieved grade/years experience
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of formulation
  • Experience of supporting junior staff

Desirable

  • Experience of multidisciplinary working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ash Ward, Broadway Health Park

Barclay Street

Bridgwater

TA6 5LX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ash Ward, Broadway Health Park

Barclay Street

Bridgwater

TA6 5LX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Manager

Colin Reynolds

colin.reynolds@somersetft.nhs.uk

01278454130

Date posted

07 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 an hour per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-1KPAHP137

Job locations

Ash Ward, Broadway Health Park

Barclay Street

Bridgwater

TA6 5LX


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