Job summary
The post-holder will be instrumental in supporting the psychological vision for the service to become a reality. The post involves the provision of time-limited psychological interventions within a stepped care model. The main emphasis for the role will be delivering a range of intensities of psychological interventions to enable service users to progress in their recovery. The interventions that are core to the role and development are CBT and DBT skills, as well as familiarity with motivational interviewing. The service is developing its adversity and trauma informed practice and, as such, experience and/or interest in delivering trauma focused psychological therapies such as CFT would be advantageous. It is not expected that the post-holder will have all of these skills. The role will also provide clinical supervision and support to the team including providing training, CPD, reflective practice and team formulation.
The post holder will work in partnership with third sector organisations to deliver the Recovery Oriented Alcohol & Drugs Service (ROADS). Currently, the partners are Bristol Drugs Project (BDP), Developing Health & Independence (DHI) and Addiction Recovery Agency (Ara).
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist to deliver evidence based specialist psychological therapies and to provide supervisory support and consultation to staff co-delivering interventions within the ROADS drug and alcohol treatment system, promoting and embedding an adversity and trauma informed approach.
The role involves assisting with the delivery of 1:1 and group psychological interventions to service users, under the supervision of the lead psychologist. The role will also involve supporting the teaching and training of other professionals on psychological theory, research and its application to clinical practice, carrying out audits and service evaluations as required and working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be based at Campbell House however he/she may within reason be required to work at or from any of the treatment systems other locations within central Bristol as may be determined from time to time.
Environment:
This is an exciting time for the whole treatment system in Drugs and Alcohol services in Bristol as we are in the process of recommissioning and considering new developments and structures to further improve our already dynamic service.
The post holder(s) would be a key part of the psychology team, along with a Band 8a clinical psychologist, a team of 4 Assistant Psychologists, and a specialist nurse.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Doctoral in psychology qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registered. Training others in MH services topics such as substance misuse / trauma informed care etc. Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues. Clinical supervision/ consultation with other professionals. Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group. Psychological assessment skills and knowledge. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organisationally. Experience of risk assessment and management. Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act. Experience of delivery of training. Ability to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of a team. Good communication and liaison skills. Well organised with good administration skills. Empathy/engagement skills with the client group. Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload . Ability to work independently. Self-awareness and emotional resilience.DesirablePost qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification Clinical supervision of clinical psychology trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Doctoral in psychology qualification or equivalent. HCPC Registered. Training others in MH services topics such as substance misuse / trauma informed care etc. Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues. Clinical supervision/ consultation with other professionals. Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group. Psychological assessment skills and knowledge. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organisationally. Experience of risk assessment and management. Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act. Experience of delivery of training. Ability to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of a team. Good communication and liaison skills. Well organised with good administration skills. Empathy/engagement skills with the client group. Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload . Ability to work independently. Self-awareness and emotional resilience.DesirablePost qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification Clinical supervision of clinical psychology trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of interest in working with specified client group
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Assessment and therapeutic interventions with client group
- Effective team player with good communication with liaison skills
- Well organised with good administration skills o Experience of using Microsoft Outlook and Word for administration and reporting
- Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload o Ability to work independently
- Empathy/engagement skills with the client group
- Self-awareness and emotional resilience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of interest in working with specified client group
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Assessment and therapeutic interventions with client group
- Effective team player with good communication with liaison skills
- Well organised with good administration skills o Experience of using Microsoft Outlook and Word for administration and reporting
- Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload o Ability to work independently
- Empathy/engagement skills with the client group
- Self-awareness and emotional resilience
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bristol Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (BSDAS) Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
1 Campbell House, Montague Place, Bristol
Bristol
BS6 5UB
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
