Job summary
We are looking for an Applied Psychologist to join the Tees Crisis Service. The post will involve working in the Intensive Home Treatment teams to lead in the provision of psychologically informed interventions for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
The successful candidate will be an active member of the leadership team, working alongside a Consultant Psychologist, as well as Consultant Psychiatrists, Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers. They will also provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and psychological intervention (both direct and indirectly).
Main duties of the job
The role will include supporting the Intensive Home Treatment Teams in developing their psychological skills, knowledge and attitudes. It will be expected that you will have experience working in Adult Mental Health and knowledge and experience in trauma informed care. You will be expected to develop working relationships with colleagues working across AMH service and interfacing services/agencies in Teesside.
Candidates should have excellent interdisciplinary working skills and an interest in developing and delivering an innovative service. Experience of clinical leadership and supervision is desirable. Good working knowledge of the assessment and management of risk is also an important requirement for the role.
Applicants need to be motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with people who have complex mental health needs is essential. Team work is an important element of the job and you will need to demonstrate working effectively in a team and offering supervision to other professionals. The successful applicant will also support with the supervision of Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists working in the service.
To arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact Dr Nina Tye (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) nina.tye@nhs.net 01642 837398
About us
The Service is keen to develop close links with all other psychology specialisms across the Trust and there are also strong links to the local Teesside Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme with the speciality providing academic and clinical experience components. There are excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision, CPD, teaching/ training, research and audit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Registration with BPS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
Knowledg / Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
Desirable
- Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Registration with BPS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
Knowledg / Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
Desirable
- Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
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).
