Job summary
Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges (LEHSS), based within the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at Lancaster University, is offering an exciting opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic individual to join the service. Applications are invited from HCPC registered clinical psychologists who have a keen interest in children and young people's mental health and in the training and development of others.
You will be employed by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and be based at Lancaster University. You will work as part of a small, friendly and innovative clinical team under the supervision of the LEHSS service lead and under the management of the DClinPsy clinical director. The role will involve a mixture of face-to-face working in schools and at Lancaster University, as well as some online working.
LEHSS is commissioned by Lancashire County Council to provide support to staff working in schools and colleges across Lancashire. We provide training, consultation, reflective practice and some direct clinical input to primary and high schools and colleges, with the aim of increasing the knowledge and skills of school staff to support children's mental health, and to support the psychological wellbeing of staff members.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to jointly design and deliver a range of training sessions to school and college staff, provide individual and group consultation sessions to school staff, as well as deliver training and facilitated group sessions aimed at improving school staff well-being. You will facilitate reflective practice sessions with school staff, and provide individual wellbeing consultation/mentoring sessions to staff. You will also contribute to the design and implementation of service developments including peer mentoring programmes for students and critical incident support for schools.
You will also be part of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme team, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, assessment, supervision and research as appropriate. It is expected that you will participate in trainee selection and general programme-related activities. There will be opportunities for conducting research and supporting trainee research, as well as linking with other researchers within the Division for Health Research at the university.
We are a unique service that is keen to build up evidence of our impact and effectiveness in our clinical area. We work in a very flexible and responsive way according to the needs of schools and maintain excellent relationships with schools and colleges across the county. The service is in a period of exciting developments and your creativity and invention will be welcomed.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
- Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Is registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of clinical psychology. Knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation within a relevant specialty area.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills
Essential
- An ability to communicate highly complex information orally and in writing with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences.
- Physical skills with specific requirement for accuracy, including those necessary for I.T. and keyboard work; driving; and psychometric testing - including use and handling of heavy equipment where necessary
- Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritize own workload.
- An ability to identify and positively respond to issues of power, discrimination and difference.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Membership for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
- Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Is registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations that underpin the practice of clinical psychology. Knowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation within a relevant specialty area.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology relevant to the field of clinical psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills
Essential
- An ability to communicate highly complex information orally and in writing with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences.
- Physical skills with specific requirement for accuracy, including those necessary for I.T. and keyboard work; driving; and psychometric testing - including use and handling of heavy equipment where necessary
- Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritize own workload.
- An ability to identify and positively respond to issues of power, discrimination and difference.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
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).
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).
