Job summary
We are delighted to offer a range of full time and part time opportunities for Clinical or Counselling Psychologists at both Band 8a and Band 7 (offered as preceptorships) based in the Nottingham City Local Mental Health Teams (LMHTs).
The LMHTs have a range of mental health professionals working within them and support people who experience a variety of mental health difficulties, including complex trauma, psychosis, depression, anxiety, dissociation, self-harm and life-threatening behaviours. The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of psychological interventions with patients who require input from the wider team. The post holder will be a key member of the LMHT, combining direct individual and group clinical work with supervision, training, consultation, research and service evaluation/development.
There is also an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to be part of the newly developed Community Rehab Team. A key function of the team will be to assist the transition from inpatient care to the community or to offer an alternative to an inpatient rehab stay. The team will be staffed by people who are motivated to work in a person-centred, recovery-orientated way and you will be directly involved in shaping the culture and practice of the team, as well as providing formulation, interventions, consultation and supervision.
We would welcome applications from D Clin Psych trainees who are due to qualify in September 2024.
Main duties of the job
We see the role of psychologists working in Adult Mental Health services as:
To enhance the psychological mindedness of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Adult Mental Health Service as well as improve the psychological competence and confidence of non-psychologists within the MDT to deliver psychological interventions.
As a group we prioritise the individual Psychologist's well-being. We want Psychologists to thrive and get the most from their employment as well as being able to balance this with their home life. We also believe that Psychology support is much more than providing therapy and Psychologists are therefore encouraged and given the freedom to develop their interests not only within direct clinical work, but also around the broader application of psychology to the mental health difficulties of the population we serve.
As well as working within the MDTs, the successful candidates will be part of a vibrant and friendly group of psychological therapists who work across the Trust. We meet on a regular basis to share ideas and engage with CPD. Our commitment to you is that we will provide you with opportunities to develop professionally within a committed and supportive Adult Mental Health service, which plays an increasingly important role in supporting wider access to psychological therapies within community settings.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with individual work with service users, we encourage and support non-direct work with staff within the LMHT (supervision, training) together with initiatives which enhance the psychological mindedness of the wider directorate (e.g., articles, wider training). As such we believe the role is ideally suited to someone who wants to work within an MDT setting and apply and develop their skills and interests across a broad and varied range of activities.
We support and develop our staff to work with complexity through training resources, enhanced clinical supervision (eg CFT, complex dissociation, EMDR) and peer support. There are opportunities to learn from others and create your own role in a developing, flexible workforce.
Working within the MDTs, you will be a senior member of staff and as such we will encourage and support opportunities in the development of leadership skills. We value individuals areas of interest, research and development and there will be opportunity for the successful applicants to be involved in service developments and audit projects.
For Band 7 applicants we can offer the preceptorship opportunity which allows for progression to Band 8a after one years full-time employment and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate competence to work at that level. In addition, there will be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.
Our commitment to you is that we will provide flexible working, regarding both the hours and location of work, as well as job design and development opportunities. The Trust has a strong commitment to providing successful applicants support to pursue relevant extended training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with individual work with service users, we encourage and support non-direct work with staff within the LMHT (supervision, training) together with initiatives which enhance the psychological mindedness of the wider directorate (e.g., articles, wider training). As such we believe the role is ideally suited to someone who wants to work within an MDT setting and apply and develop their skills and interests across a broad and varied range of activities.
We support and develop our staff to work with complexity through training resources, enhanced clinical supervision (eg CFT, complex dissociation, EMDR) and peer support. There are opportunities to learn from others and create your own role in a developing, flexible workforce.
Working within the MDTs, you will be a senior member of staff and as such we will encourage and support opportunities in the development of leadership skills. We value individuals areas of interest, research and development and there will be opportunity for the successful applicants to be involved in service developments and audit projects.
For Band 7 applicants we can offer the preceptorship opportunity which allows for progression to Band 8a after one years full-time employment and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate competence to work at that level. In addition, there will be support and supervision from a more experienced psychologist, and the responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.
Our commitment to you is that we will provide flexible working, regarding both the hours and location of work, as well as job design and development opportunities. The Trust has a strong commitment to providing successful applicants support to pursue relevant extended training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate doctoral degree clinical supervision
- Registered with HCPC
- Doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS
Training
Essential
- Core Doctoral Level Training in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Desirable
- Specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties
Experience
Essential
- Of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties, and of interventions with individuals and care systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Evaluating and auditing professional work
Desirable
- Supervising other clinicians
- Publication in peer-reviewed research journals
- Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of theories and interventions relevant to adults with Mental Health Difficulties, their families and support systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Desirable
- Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research
- Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/ models
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention using a range of psychological models with service users with mental health difficulties
- Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care
- Effective IT skills
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate doctoral degree clinical supervision
- Registered with HCPC
- Doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS
Training
Essential
- Core Doctoral Level Training in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Desirable
- Specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties
Experience
Essential
- Of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties, and of interventions with individuals and care systems
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Evaluating and auditing professional work
Desirable
- Supervising other clinicians
- Publication in peer-reviewed research journals
- Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of theories and interventions relevant to adults with Mental Health Difficulties, their families and support systems
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
Desirable
- Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research
- Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/ models
Skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention using a range of psychological models with service users with mental health difficulties
- Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care
- Effective IT skills
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
