Fixed Term Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 7/8A

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band7/8a psychologist to provide 9months of fixed term maternity cover to both the Individual Funding Team and the Community Mental Health Psychology Team (0.5WTE each).

The Individual Funding Team (IFT) within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for managing mental health funding for external packages of care, such as locked rehabilitation placements, residential care, supported living and therapies or treatments that cannot be provided by the Trust. We support a diverse population, including people living with psychosis and bipolar conditions, drug misuse, personality disorders, forensic histories, developmental disorders, dementia, and neurological difficulties. The Clinical Psychologist within the team supports placement decisions by developing robust psychological formulations that guide placement choice. They also support the review process, ensuring the psychological needs of the individual are met and the placement is maintained, at times providing training, consultation and reflective practice to support continuity of care. There will also be opportunities for research, service evaluation, and audit to ensure the service is meeting service user's needs.

Main duties of the job

Within the Community Mental Health Team, the successful applicant will provide psychological assessment and interventions across the breadth of client groups and presentations that are seen in the team. There are opportunities for specialising in a particular area. There will be opportunities to provide supervision, consultation, reflective practice and training to the multi-disciplinary teams and you will be supported to do this. You would be working with other psychology colleagues to deliver and develop the service in a multidisciplinary team environment where the contribution of psychology is well-respected and valued.

For both posts the successful applicant will be line managed and supervised by a Principal Psychologist (CMHT), and the Consultant Psychologist and Clinical Lead for the Mental Health Recovery Pathway (IFT). There are regular opportunities to meet with peers and a number of CPD opportunities. More widely, you will join a thriving network of Clinical Psychologists working in a variety of specialties across the Trust. We have strong links with the Leicester and Oxford University Doctoral Training Courses and will support the postholder to develop skills in supervision as required for the Preceptorship scheme.

About us

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust rated "Outstanding"

This post offers:o Preceptorship opportunity (support and bespoke professional development plan will be offered to work towards meeting the requirements of preceptorship)o Support for further relevant and accredited training (financial/time).o The opportunity to build a solid base of clinical skillso Support for relevant research/evaluationo Mentorship opportunities and support from the Newly Qualified group

Coproduction is highly valued in the trust and we expect and encourage coproduction where possible. Furthermore, we are developing stronger links with third sector and community organisations.

Northamptonshire is a pleasant area with a mix of rural and urban locations and is within easy distance of other key locations in the Midlands with excellent rail and road links.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House/Lotus House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House/Lotus House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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