Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a psychologist to further develop skills working with adults with complex mental health problems. This is a fixed-term post based on an inpatient medium secure ward at the Humber Centre, Willerby, Hull (10 minutes from Humber bridge).
This role is suitable for a person already working at Band 8a level, or a Band 7 Psychologist, who would like to develop into an 8a role.
This is a full-time position, but part-time hours are also available. You can plan your work flexibly, with opportunities each week to work from home.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high-quality psychological service within the hospital. There is an emphasis on in-depth assessment and formulation as well as close multi-disciplinary team working within a very supportive and psychologically minded context. Reflective practice and creative approaches are highly valued. The psychology team offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches with excellent opportunities for training in therapeutic models and CPD.
There will also be opportunities to lead on service wide projects to contribute significantly to improving the quality of the psychological services that we provide.
This post is full-time, although part-time applicants will be considered. The possibility of hybrid working can be discussed. The service is also open to secondment opportunities.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive group of Forensic and Clinical Psychologists, who maintain a strong identity as a Psychology Department whilst also being key members of multidisciplinary teams. We are members of the local Post-Qualification Training Network, providing frequent opportunities for accessing high quality CPD events and training. The psychology department has a good relationship with the University of Hull.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale and Whitby. We deliver safe, effective, and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing of our patients and service users.
To find out more about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services
You will join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives every day. We're extremely proud of our Trust community and we know you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred and compassionate care to patients. We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver outstanding care.
We Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Knowledge of experience in the use of a wide range of psychometric and other objective assessment tools, such as neuro-assessment, as applied in identified area
- Skills in co-ordinating programmes of care, and providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Broadly based knowledge of the theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (eg complex PTSD, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with disabilities
- Member of a special interest group/network, locally or nationally
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups , across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/project management skills at an advanced level
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Knowledge of experience in the use of a wide range of psychometric and other objective assessment tools, such as neuro-assessment, as applied in identified area
- Skills in co-ordinating programmes of care, and providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Broadly based knowledge of the theory and practice of advanced psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (eg complex PTSD, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with disabilities
- Member of a special interest group/network, locally or nationally
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups , across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/project management skills at an advanced level
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).
