Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a permanent .5 WTE (18.75 hours per week) 8a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, or psychotherapist within the adult community service in South Norfolk. We are willing to consider applications from newly qualified psychologists within the preceptorship period which would mean appointing at Band 7. There would be scope to move to band 8a on completion of preceptorship.
You will join a supportive and proactive team of psychological practitioners, with a range of specialist interests, including complex trauma, complex emotional needs, bipolar, psychosis, and dissociation. The team currently has specialist skills in and delivers a range of psychological therapies to meet the needs of the population we serve, including CAT, EMDR, MBT, DBT, CFT, ACT and CBT.
A psychotherapist job description in addition to the 8a clinical/counselling psychologist job description is available on demand.
Main duties of the job
The psychology team is embedded within the community mental health team and offers assessment, formulation, consultation and evidence-based group and individual interventions, as well as supervision and training to enhance the psychological perspective and skills of the multi-disciplinary team. The south adult community team is actively developing psychological provision for those with complex emotional needs in line with community transformation. As a service we are always looking to diversify the range of evidence-based therapies we provide and welcome applicants who can extend the models we currently offer.We appreciate the added value this offers the service by raising standards and improving quality.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about mental health, with a range of clinical skills and interests ideally including experience of working with complex emotional needs and trauma, which may complement or enhance those already provided by the psychology team. You will also be able to work well within an MDT setting and actively embrace and support a Recovery culture through co-production opportunities.
You will be professionally supported by regular supervision, CPD opportunities, and links with relevant networks of colleagues across the Trust area of Norfolk and Suffolk, notably regarding CAT, EMDR, and MBT. We have good links with the University of East Anglia, including providing clinical and counselling psychology training placements.
About us
Psychology is a well-established and valued resource in the South Norfolk CMHT, and the work environment at Gateway House in Wymondham is pleasant and supportive, with free parking available and shops within easy walking distance.
South Norfolk is a mixed rural and urban area and offers a high quality of life in terms of housing, culture and leisure pursuits.There are direct rail and road links to London and Cambridge.Car ownership would be an advantage given the wide geographical area.
Benefits included with this role are:-
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Up to 307 hours holiday entitlement (subject to length of service)
- FREE physio service
- FREE Yoga and Pilates
- Cycle scheme tax-free bikes and accessories
- Support with revalidation
- Post graduate training opportunities
- We will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide psychological consultation, formulation, assessment and intervention under the supervision of an 8b Clinical Psychologist. They will develop and deliver training on psychological topics for the CMHTs and psychoeducational materials for our service users and carers. Theyll be expected to attend relevant weekly team meetings and psychology meetings. Further training opportunities will be encouraged to develop a therapeutic model or specialism to augment provision of evidence-based therapies.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide psychological consultation, formulation, assessment and intervention under the supervision of an 8b Clinical Psychologist. They will develop and deliver training on psychological topics for the CMHTs and psychoeducational materials for our service users and carers. Theyll be expected to attend relevant weekly team meetings and psychology meetings. Further training opportunities will be encouraged to develop a therapeutic model or specialism to augment provision of evidence-based therapies.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Supervisor training to supervise clinical/counselling psychology trainees or willing to undertake training
- Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist (Band 7) and supervise trainee clinical psychologistable to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment
- Experience of supervision and teaching
Desirable
- Experience representing psychology within MDT setting
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Supervisor training to supervise clinical/counselling psychology trainees or willing to undertake training
- Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist (Band 7) and supervise trainee clinical psychologistable to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment
- Experience of supervision and teaching
Desirable
- Experience representing psychology within MDT setting
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
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).
