Job summary
We would welcome applications from qualified (or about to qualify) Band 7 Clinical Psychologists (or equivalent).
We wish to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (or equivalent) to join the Older Adult Pathway in Northumberland. This post will be based in Northumberland working in our Community Treatment Teams and our Northumberland Memory Service.
The person appointed will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for older adult clients and families experiencing a variety of complex mental health difficulties. In addition, the appointed person will provide supervision and scaffolding to members of the Community Treatment Team.
Main duties of the job
If possible, the person appointed will also be providing detailed and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of cognitive functioning as part of the Northumberland Memory Service to support the assessment and diagnosis of dementia. These competencies can be developed through a programme of scaffolding and supervision if there are limitations in these competencies.
We are a busy, friendly multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality assessment, formulation and intervention to older adults and their families who are experiencing significant challenges in relation to their mental health, physical health and cognitive functioning. As psychologists, we work alongside our MDT colleagues and partnership agencies to support the psychological wellbeing of service users and their families/carers who live in Northumberland.
The post holder will take a lead role in formulations, consultation, scaffolding, supervision and training to MDT colleagues. We regularly provide teaching and training in psychological ways of working and there will be opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical work. As a team we value clinicians who are creative, flexible, curious and genuine.
About us
As a Band 7, this post provides substantial scope and opportunities for developing special interests in particular psychological approaches, teaching/training, clinical supervision, research, as well as involvement in service development. The Psychology Network is friendly and supportive, there is a thriving network of clinicians providing services to Older Adults in Northumberland, and there is a very active local FPOP branch. Additionally, we have close links with the Newcastle upon Tyne and Teesside Doctorate training courses and regularly have Trainees on placement as well as contributing to the course teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th June 2023
Closing date : 28th June 2023
We welcome your application.
For informal enquires contact Dr Emily Lennie, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Older Adult Pathway Professional Head (Tel no: 01670-501848) or email Emily.Lennie@cntw.nhs.uk
Interviews on: 10th July 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th June 2023
Closing date : 28th June 2023
We welcome your application.
For informal enquires contact Dr Emily Lennie, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Older Adult Pathway Professional Head (Tel no: 01670-501848) or email Emily.Lennie@cntw.nhs.uk
Interviews on: 10th July 2023
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional training at Masters level or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings. If applying as a newly qualified Band 7, experience from core placements across a range of settings.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
- Experience of working with trauma
Knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of neuropsychological assessment and interpretation of scores to inform potential dementia diagnosis
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional training at Masters level or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings. If applying as a newly qualified Band 7, experience from core placements across a range of settings.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
- Experience of working with trauma
Knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of neuropsychological assessment and interpretation of scores to inform potential dementia diagnosis
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).
