Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Senior Psychological Therapist or Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) team in the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies (CSPT). CSPT is a centre of excellence and this is a unique opportunity to join our organisation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with multi-disciplinary colleagues offering CBT to service-users with complex presenting problems. The post holder will be an experienced Senior Psychological Therapist or Senior Clinical Psychologist and will have appropriate professional registration (HCPC/ NMC for example), BABCP accreditation and suitable clinical qualifications (PG Dip in CBT). They will provide specialist CBT assessment, consultation and treatment to adult service users with complex mental health needs in line with service demand. Experience of working with complexity would be advantageous in the field of PTSD, OCD, Depression, Dissociative Disorders or FND, for example. Training in EMDR would also be desirable.
The post also entails providing supervision, advice, scaffolding and consultation to colleagues, and to other professionals on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment in accordance with service needs, across the care pathways. This is a dynamic role for the right applicant wanting to further develop clinical experience in a tertiary care CBT service. Research experience would also be beneficial.
The 8a post brings opportunity for personal and professional development through partnerships with other therapists and services.
You will be based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park, Newcastle upon Tyne but with the opportunity for some remote working, and potential for travel and flexibility across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th January 2024
Closing date : 13th February 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th January 2024
Closing date : 13th February 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma in CBT, IAPT High Intensity CBT diploma).
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner
- Or a member of an appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a psychological therapist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.
- Trainer in Clinical Supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Specialist skills and competency in at least two evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the relevant regulating or professional body.
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self management and use of the clinical supervision process.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Flexible attitude towards work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health
- Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma in CBT, IAPT High Intensity CBT diploma).
- HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner
- Or a member of an appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities.
- Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings.
- Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a psychological therapist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.
- Trainer in Clinical Supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Specialist skills and competency in at least two evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the relevant regulating or professional body.
- Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self management and use of the clinical supervision process.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Flexible attitude towards work
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).
