Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative 3rd Year Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/ or HCPC
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with experience of, and a keen interest in
mental health to join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work full-time within Runnymede and Spelthorne CMHRS.
We welcome applicants who are either in
the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate, newly
qualified or qualified with post-qualification experience. If a trainee, this post is ideally suited
for those in their final year doctoral Clinical/Counselling psychology training
who are looking for a CBT placement and/or have interest in CBT. Any job
offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec and/or HCPC registration.
Any candidates who are within 12 months of attaining HCPC registration are encouraged
to apply as well as qualified clinical or counselling psychologists.
The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and
access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role
and the large geographical area that this post covers.
Main duties of the job
To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, procedures and legislation.
Under the supervision of a HCPC registered practitioner psychologist, carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments, formulate psychological needs, and plan, implement and evaluate delivery of individual and group psychology interventions and consultations.
To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans that are shared with the service user and MDT
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home
contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band
6
To maintain high standards of care in
all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional
guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health
Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding
Adult and Child Protection Policies, procedures and legislation.
Under the supervision of a HCPC
registered practitioner psychologist, carry out comprehensive psychological and
cognitive assessments, formulate psychological needs, and plan, implement and
evaluate delivery of individual and group psychology interventions and
consultations.
To actively involve people in
developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure
that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial,
cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal
and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
To undertake comprehensive risk
assessments and develop effective risk management plans that are shared with
the service user and MDT.
Ensure that a carers assessment is
offed to carers of service users, as in line with Standard 6 of the National
Service Framework.
To establish and maintain effective
partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use
services and their carers and support staff.
To contribute to conducting clinical
audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of
research findings and development within specific care group
To contribute to developing and
providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered
to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to
divisional and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology
practice.
To contribute to initiatives to
ensure that the diverse needs of people within the care group are addressed
within local services and future developments.
Ensure detailed and appropriate
records are maintained to demonstrate that contact with people who use
services, and their carers, is meaningful and effective.
To show personal and professional
development through weekly clinical supervision, shadowing, joint working,
personal study/CPD and reflection.
Band 7
To lead and hold professional
responsibility for the psychological care plan for individuals who use our
services.
To contribute to the supervision and
Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists, trainee
psychologists and other professionals as required.
To contribute to the development and
implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways.
To lead the development, maintenance
and monitoring of service standards, collect and collate data/ information
effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band
6
To maintain high standards of care in
all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional
guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health
Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding
Adult and Child Protection Policies, procedures and legislation.
Under the supervision of a HCPC
registered practitioner psychologist, carry out comprehensive psychological and
cognitive assessments, formulate psychological needs, and plan, implement and
evaluate delivery of individual and group psychology interventions and
consultations.
To actively involve people in
developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure
that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial,
cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To work creatively to adapt verbal
and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
To undertake comprehensive risk
assessments and develop effective risk management plans that are shared with
the service user and MDT.
Ensure that a carers assessment is
offed to carers of service users, as in line with Standard 6 of the National
Service Framework.
To establish and maintain effective
partnerships and relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use
services and their carers and support staff.
To contribute to conducting clinical
audit, quality assurance and research, maintaining current knowledge of
research findings and development within specific care group
To contribute to developing and
providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered
to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
To positively contribute to
divisional and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology
practice.
To contribute to initiatives to
ensure that the diverse needs of people within the care group are addressed
within local services and future developments.
Ensure detailed and appropriate
records are maintained to demonstrate that contact with people who use
services, and their carers, is meaningful and effective.
To show personal and professional
development through weekly clinical supervision, shadowing, joint working,
personal study/CPD and reflection.
Band 7
To lead and hold professional
responsibility for the psychological care plan for individuals who use our
services.
To contribute to the supervision and
Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists, trainee
psychologists and other professionals as required.
To contribute to the development and
implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways.
To lead the development, maintenance
and monitoring of service standards, collect and collate data/ information
effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications required
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
- Post-graduate skills training across a range of psychological models, for example systemic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic. behavioural is correct spelling
- Enrolled on a recognized recognised is correct HCPC approved and BPS accredited Professional Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a third-year trainee.
- Band 7 Practitioner Psychology Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration.
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 and Band 7
- Experience of paid or voluntary work in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting exposing the person to client groups and service settings directly relevant to the application of psychology in a clinical setting.
- Band 7
- Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
- Experience of the practical application of a range of psychological models including systemic, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secondary care adult community mental health setting.
- Experience of working with people with complex trauma, personality disorders and/or psychosis.
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental health presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications required
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
- Post-graduate skills training across a range of psychological models, for example systemic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic. behavioural is correct spelling
- Enrolled on a recognized recognised is correct HCPC approved and BPS accredited Professional Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a third-year trainee.
- Band 7 Practitioner Psychology Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration.
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 and Band 7
- Experience of paid or voluntary work in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting exposing the person to client groups and service settings directly relevant to the application of psychology in a clinical setting.
- Band 7
- Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
- Experience of the practical application of a range of psychological models including systemic, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secondary care adult community mental health setting.
- Experience of working with people with complex trauma, personality disorders and/or psychosis.
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental health presentations.
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.