Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Counselling Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist to lead the Adult Non-Psychosis Psychology Team in Northumberland.
This post would have responsibility for the Professional Leadership of all Psychology staff, and be an integral member of the Adult Leadership Team, driving service development and continuous improvements.
As a Consultant in the non-psychosis pathway in Community Services, you would be working closely with the Leadership Team and the Associate Director of Psychological Services for North Community to consider the development of the Psychology workforce in the context of Community Transformation and the NHS Long Term Plan.
You will be part of a dynamic network of psychologists, psychological therapists, mental health wellbeing practitioners and arts therapists in both pathways across the four teams in Northumberland. Across the teams a range of therapies are offered including CBT, EMDR, IPT, Arts Therapies and low intensity interventions along with an on-line DBT programme. There are also well-established links with tertiary services in Newcastle and University training courses. As part of Community Transformation, we are also developing closer links with partner and voluntary sector organisations such as the Recovery College, NHS Talking Therapies, and Primary Care Mental Health Workers, amongst others.
Main duties of the job
Professional Leadership in the non psychosis pathway across 4 dynamic community treatment teams in Northumberland, implementing CNTW psychological services strategy, contributing to Community Transformation and implementation of the Long Term plan which will include being part of workstreams and task and finish groups.
Supporting workforce strategy, training and development, the development of treatment pathways and services related to Trauma Informed Care, Complex Trauma, neurodiversity, and person-centred formulation.
Prioritising staff and team wellbeing and core values of compassionate, trauma informed leadership and practice.
Collaborating closely with Clinical Managers and local Teams Leads in the provision and development of services as well as being part of the North CBU Senior Leadership Team.
Specialist clinical supervision, scaffolding and contribution to complex case and strategy meetings.
Supporting skills development, training, audit and research across the pathways.
Supporting the provision of individual and group evidence-based interventions.
Clinical work within the Ashington CTT, integral part of the MDT, small caseload and the provision of specialist psychological therapy.
Part of the Trust Wide CTT Psychological Professional Head's Network for non psychosis and psychosis pathways and the North CBU Prof Heads.
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 : 31stDecember 2024
Closing date: 22nd January 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 31stDecember 2024
Closing date: 22nd January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychological therapies, at least one distinct psychological therapy as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- Qualification and accreditation in at least one evidence based psychological therapy
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in adult secondary mental health services
- Extensive experience of providing specialist supervision
- Experience of leadership and strategic working
- Extensive experience of delivering training
Desirable
- Previous Consultant level experience
- Experience of leading teams and collective leadership
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Experience of involvement in training
- 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.
- Specialist teaching & training skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff
Desirable
- Experience of leadership and transformation
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychological therapies, at least one distinct psychological therapy as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
- Qualification and accreditation in at least one evidence based psychological therapy
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in adult secondary mental health services
- Extensive experience of providing specialist supervision
- Experience of leadership and strategic working
- Extensive experience of delivering training
Desirable
- Previous Consultant level experience
- Experience of leading teams and collective leadership
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Experience of involvement in training
- 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.
- Specialist teaching & training skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
- Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff
Desirable
- Experience of leadership and transformation
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).
