Job summary
We have a unique opportunity for a substantive Clinical Psychologist or Senior Psychological Therapist (CBT) within the Child, Family and Young Person's (CYFP) Mental Health Services in an exciting and unique role working both as a research trial therapist and supporting with therapy provision within services.This is a hugely exciting development opportunity to be involved in clinical research, receive specialist training in CBT for Bipolar At Risk, and specialist supervision on working with this client group alongside developing clinical skills in working with young people with a variety of difficulties. You will also have the opportunity to embed clinical research further across our services, through numerous development opportunities and working across other research programmes. As a service line we are committed to working with you to consider professional development needs.We welcome applications from established Clinical Psychologists and Senior Psychological Therapists with a CBT specialism. We would also welcome applications from newly qualified Clinical Psychologists on a preceptorship basis (band 7 - 8a) and psychological therapists with a CBT specialism and appropriate experience, looking for development opportunities. The role involves working across two separate areas to make a full-time post. The time spent across these roles will be job planned and will depend on the various phase of the research trials/projects.
Main duties of the job
Research Trial Clinical Psychologist / Research Trial Senior Psychological Therapist
We are seeking someone to support with the delivery of trial therapy for an NIHR funded research trial - 'Cognitive behavioural therapy in comparison to treatment as usual in young adults at high risk of developing bipolar disorder (Bipolar At Risk): A randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of a treatment approach targeted at key appraisal change (BART II)'. This is a multi-site research trial with Norfolk and Suffolk being selected as one of the sites. The trial aims to compare the effectiveness of a specialist CBT intervention vs treatment as usual for young people (16-25 years old) at risk of developing bipolar.
The role would involve receiving specialist training, delivering the intervention to participants in the trial, and attending specialist supervision. You will also support the promotion of this trial and work alongside the local trial team and research assistant psychologists to support recruitment and trial delivery. There will likely also be further opportunities to work with us to embed clinical research and evidence across our teams, working closely with our R&D department and Principal Research Clinical Psychologist.
About us
Clinical Psychologist / Senior Psychological Therapist
Outside of trial therapy, we would like to offer the opportunity for to the post-holder to support with psychological therapy provision within Child, Family and Young People's services across Norfolk and Waveney. There is flexibility to work at any one of an array of office bases across Norfolk and Waveney. These include offices in Central Norwich, West Norfolk (King's Lynn) and Great Yarmouth. We would support a range of both in-person and virtual working.
The role will include working with youth and young adults and their families. There is a strong team of clinical psychologists and psychological therapists within the CFYP service line and you will be well-supported in the role. We offer a range of psychological interventions including CBT, DBT, MBT, CAT, ACT, IPT and systemic psychotherapy. You will receive separate clinical and management supervision for this work outside of the trial therapy supervision.
Once the BART trial is finished, it is envisaged that the postholder will continue to offer clinical psychological interventions across the CFYP service line as well as retaining some time for any further research / trial intervention support and supporting the implementation of research / evidence in to practice. Further opportunities for supporting clinical supervision of other colleagues and other service-development roles can also be explored.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About us
The Child, Family and Young Person Service values multi-agency, multi-disciplinary, collaborative working and encourage service user participation, supported by our People Participation Lead, Lucy North. We have an under 14s service and 14-25 service and are one of few in the country who offer this service approach. Our Care Group is on an exciting journey, continually striving to improve our offer. We encourage individuals, not only to ensure that they are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description, but also that they are able to demonstrate a commitment to our Trust's values of working Positively, Respectfully, and Together.
Benefits included with this role are an NHS pension, comprehensive in-house and external training programmes, career progression, starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service, staff Physiotherapy Service, NHS discounts, relocation packages, and staff support services.
The BART-II trial is led by Dr Sophie Parker (Chief Investigator) and Dr Lydia Pearson (Trial Manager) with Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and supported locally by Dr Katie Moran (Clinical Psychologist, Local Principal Investigator), Dr Tim Clarke (Principal Research Clinical Psychologist, Principal Investigator) and Dr Jon Wilson (Consultant Psychiatrist, NSFT Research Director).
Job description
Job responsibilities
About us
The Child, Family and Young Person Service values multi-agency, multi-disciplinary, collaborative working and encourage service user participation, supported by our People Participation Lead, Lucy North. We have an under 14s service and 14-25 service and are one of few in the country who offer this service approach. Our Care Group is on an exciting journey, continually striving to improve our offer. We encourage individuals, not only to ensure that they are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description, but also that they are able to demonstrate a commitment to our Trust's values of working Positively, Respectfully, and Together.
Benefits included with this role are an NHS pension, comprehensive in-house and external training programmes, career progression, starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service, staff Physiotherapy Service, NHS discounts, relocation packages, and staff support services.
The BART-II trial is led by Dr Sophie Parker (Chief Investigator) and Dr Lydia Pearson (Trial Manager) with Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and supported locally by Dr Katie Moran (Clinical Psychologist, Local Principal Investigator), Dr Tim Clarke (Principal Research Clinical Psychologist, Principal Investigator) and Dr Jon Wilson (Consultant Psychiatrist, NSFT Research Director).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Psychotherapy qualification such as PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hold relevant professional membership and /or accreditation (HCPC/BABCP/BPS)
Desirable
- Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapies)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups & clinical problems, in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical experience working in statutory services with at least 3 years experience post qualification as a Psychotherapist.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of CBT based interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
Desirable
- Proven research and audit skills
- Skills in neuropsychological assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical context.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention and assessment in specialist clinical settings and serviceuser groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Psychotherapy qualification such as PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Hold relevant professional membership and /or accreditation (HCPC/BABCP/BPS)
Desirable
- Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapies)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups & clinical problems, in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical experience working in statutory services with at least 3 years experience post qualification as a Psychotherapist.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of CBT based interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
Desirable
- Proven research and audit skills
- Skills in neuropsychological assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical context.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention and assessment in specialist clinical settings and serviceuser groups
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
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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).
