Job summary
This is an opportunity to lead and develop psychological services across West Suffolk. The post holder will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of psychological service delivery
The post will be well supported by the CPPO and there will be opportunities for leadership development and CPD.
The post holder will have a track record in delivering services. They will have demonstrated their ability to lead and take up their Leadership in complex systems.
This is a time of transformation in NSFT and in the wider NHS system. The postholder must be an excellent communicator with high level interpersonal and leadership skills.
To discuss this post please contact Dr Sally Benson
Main duties of the job
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?We are an improving Trust, with ambitious aspirations and pushing ahead with exciting transformation work. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
About us
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see attached job description. For an informal discussion please contact Sally Benson.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see attached job description. For an informal discussion please contact Sally Benson.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Training in clinical psychology at post- graduate doctoral level, as accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society)
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Management / leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills to carry out complex multivariate statistical analyses, create and manipulate databases, produce presentational materials and scientific papers and books at publications standard, posters and power point presentations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users within the designated specialty
- Experience of teaching, training professional and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Post qualification experience within the designated specialty where the post is located
- Experience of leading qualified and pre- qualified clinical psychologists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Training in clinical psychology at post- graduate doctoral level, as accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society)
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Management / leadership training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills to carry out complex multivariate statistical analyses, create and manipulate databases, produce presentational materials and scientific papers and books at publications standard, posters and power point presentations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users within the designated specialty
- Experience of teaching, training professional and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Post qualification experience within the designated specialty where the post is located
- Experience of leading qualified and pre- qualified clinical psychologists
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).
