Job summary
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the Norfolk and Waveney Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service.
The successful candidate will be joining the service at an exciting time, as we develop the Norfolk and Waveney At-Risk Mental States (ARMS) service. This service will sit under the Norfolk and Waveney EIP service and involves a planned increase in psychological resource, including the advertised post, an Assistant Psychologist and four trainee psychological therapists. In addition to working with people with ARMS and psychosis and their family members/carers, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and development of the ARMS service alongside an existing Principal Clinical Psychologist.
The Norfolk and Waveney EIP service is made up of four teams, with bases in Norwich (North and South teams), Great Yarmouth and Waveney (East team) and King's Lynn (West team). The new ARMS service will also follow this model. The successful candidate will work clinically in one of the team bases (location to be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process). The post will also involve holding psychology leadership responsibility across the ARMS and EIP services, alongside the existing Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide psychological assessment and treatment for people with ARMS and psychosis and their family members/carers. Prior training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar (CBT PB) is preferred, but not essential.
Health Education England (HEE) are currently commissioning post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar (CBT PB) and if required, successful candidates will be able to access one-year top up (PGCert) training at University College London (UCL) from January 2023. Please see attached documentation for further information about this course. Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) training will also be offered in house.
About us
This is a substantive post available at full-time hours. Part-time hours will also be considered. The number of contracted hours will be discussed and agreed with interested candidates during recruitment. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working are available in line with Trust policy, which will enable the successful candidate to work a preferred working pattern, both at home and in the office (depending on service needs).
Norfolk and Waveney EIP has undergone significant expansion over the last six years following funding from NHS England for the Access and Waiting Time Standard. The service are currently working towards national accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and hope to be a flagship service for the Trust. Staff retention in the service is excellent and the core staff group includes several roles, including administration assistants, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, vocational workers, support workers and peer support workers. The Norfolk and Waveney EIP service currently has a Principal Clinical Psychologist, three Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologists, six psychological therapists and four assistant psychologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and they will be responsible for team formulation, supervision and consultation, training and clinical leadership. Job planning will be completed with the successful candidate to ensure that they work safely and competently in line with professional guidelines. Regular individual and peer supervision and opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD) will be provided.
We are a research active service with regular opportunities to get involved in national and local projects. The service has links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and regularly offers placements to trainee clinical psychologists. A psychosis special interest research group has recently been set up with research colleagues from the UEA and the successful candidate will be able to be involved in this if interested.
A provisional interview date has been scheduled for Friday 14th October 2022. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams and a link will be sent to shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. Please note that the interview date is subject to change following closure of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and they will be responsible for team formulation, supervision and consultation, training and clinical leadership. Job planning will be completed with the successful candidate to ensure that they work safely and competently in line with professional guidelines. Regular individual and peer supervision and opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD) will be provided.
We are a research active service with regular opportunities to get involved in national and local projects. The service has links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and regularly offers placements to trainee clinical psychologists. A psychosis special interest research group has recently been set up with research colleagues from the UEA and the successful candidate will be able to be involved in this if interested.
A provisional interview date has been scheduled for Friday 14th October 2022. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams and a link will be sent to shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. Please note that the interview date is subject to change following closure of the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grades/qualifications
Desirable
- Achieved grades/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Years and type of experience
Desirable
- Years and type of experience
Skills
Essential
- Breadth and quality of skills
Desirable
- Breadth and quality of skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth and quality of knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth and quality of knowledge
Other
Essential
- Additional skills, knowledge etc.
Desirable
- Additional skills, knowledge etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grades/qualifications
Desirable
- Achieved grades/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Years and type of experience
Desirable
- Years and type of experience
Skills
Essential
- Breadth and quality of skills
Desirable
- Breadth and quality of skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth and quality of knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth and quality of knowledge
Other
Essential
- Additional skills, knowledge etc.
Desirable
- Additional skills, knowledge etc.
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
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).
