Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic psychological practitioner to join our friendly early intervention service in Croydon. We would like someone who is passionate about working with people experiencing psychosis and their family members, who is committed to working alongside the diverse population of Croydon.
You will join a cohesive psychological therapy team within the COAST team, as well as be a valued member of the wider MDT. We have a strong psychosis psychological therapy pathway across the Croydon community teams and this role will include the opportunity to take a development role across the teams to work on new initiatives, whilst being based in COAST the majority of the time. Hence, the post would suit someone who is able to work flexibly and build good relationships.
The psychology team offer individual, group and family interventions and are always developing new initiatives to promote access to psychological therapy within the team. Training and development opportunities are always encouraged and currently members of the team are developing skills in EMDR and Open Dialogue.
We would encourage people for whom this would be their first 8a post to apply as you will be joining an experienced psychology team, but it would also suit someone with more experience who would like the development side of the role.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention to individuals with psychosis and family interventions.
To provide consultation and indirect working to members of the wider MDT.
To offer supervision to junior members of the team.
To provide training to the team or other psychologists, as appropriate.
To be involved in service development initiatives and group work programmes.
To liaise with the wider psychosis pathway and work flexibly across teams where a need is identified to facilitate transition or to share expertise.
About us
We value service-user involvement and are proud of the groups we have co-produced in the last year and are always striving to improve the service we provide in response to service-user feedback.
Queens Resource Centre is based towards Thornton Heath and has transport links nearby and car parking.
Jeannette Wallace House, where the other teams are based is a central location close to main transport connections, cafes, restaurants and shops.
We are open to discussing flexible working and the role is likely to retain a proportion of remote working. We would be open to part-time or job-share suggestions and encourage you to apply and discuss your preferences with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialist psychology service to service-users and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in psychological interventions in psychosis.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
- To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialist psychology service to service-users and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in psychological interventions in psychosis.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
- To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
- Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma (e.g. PGDip in CBT for psychosis).
- HCPC Registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Clinical supervisor training
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or certificate in CBT for psychosis
- Family Interventions training eg BFT, FIp, systemic or Open Dialogue
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with psychosis in a community setting
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in psychosis services
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Desirable
- Experience of developing therapy groups within the community
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of psychosis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
- Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma (e.g. PGDip in CBT for psychosis).
- HCPC Registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Clinical supervisor training
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or certificate in CBT for psychosis
- Family Interventions training eg BFT, FIp, systemic or Open Dialogue
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with psychosis in a community setting
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in psychosis services
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities
Desirable
- Experience of developing therapy groups within the community
- Experience of working in an Early Intervention Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of psychosis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
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
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).
