Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications and Training

For Psychologists

Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS &/or HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.

Post-doctoral training in the supervision of trainee Clinical Psychologists or Counselling Psychologists.

HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist.

Post-doctoral training in a therapeutic approach (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) relevant to the psychological needs of medical patients.

For Psychological Therapists

A recorded/registered qualification in a core health or social care profession at graduate level (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or have passed the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) pre-requisite criteria as recognised by the BABCP prior to undertaking the post-graduate training as a High Intensity Therapist.

Completed post-graduate training as a High Intensity Therapist sufficient to meet the required knowledge, skills and attitudes at a level required for BABCP accreditation.

Current registration with the BABCP as a Psychological Therapist.

Experience

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatments of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.

Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, (including children and young people with health conditions) across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatments of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.

Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment, both as an individual practitioner and also within the context of multidisciplinary care.

Experience of developing, preparing and delivering teaching and training.

Knowledge

For Psychologists

Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.

For Psychological Therapists

Detailed knowledge of the skills and competencies of delivery of at least one evidence based model of psychological therapy (e.g. CBT).

All Staff

Knowledge of legislation in relation to relevant client groups and the healthcare system.

Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC or the BABCP.

Skills and Attributes

Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.

Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.

Management/ Supervision

Experience of professional and clinical supervision.

To undertake regular clinical and professional supervision with a Consultant Clinical/Counselling psychologist, other senior psychologist or senior psychological therapist.

To supervise the clinical work of assistant psychologists/trainee psychology and other junior staff within the service as required.

Communication

Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff from all disciplines.

Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good relationships with colleagues.

Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.

Financial and Physical Resources

Exercises personal duty of care regarding use of equipment within the service (e.g., projection equipment for teaching, psychological testing kits, computers).

Maintains high professional standards and does not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

Other

Ability to meet the requirements of clinical governance in the maintenance of high standards of clinical practice in the context of regular exposure to distressing experiences and situations.

Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.

Ability to meet travel requirements for the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications psychologist

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS &/or HCPC,

Qualifications Psychologicial therapist

Essential

• Completed post-graduate training as a High Intensity Therapist sufficient to meet the required knowledge, skills and attitudes at a level required for BABCP accreditation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, (including children and young people with health conditions) across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.

Desirable

• Experience in one or more medical psychology settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC or the BABCP.

Desirable

• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.

management

Essential

• Experience of professional and clinical supervision.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth road

Hartlepool

TS24 9AH

Employer's website

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