Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Psychologist or accredited CBT Therapist

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Job summary

We are seeking a part-time (0.6 WTE) Practitioner Psychologist or accredited CBT Therapist who will be able to offer psychological assessments and NICE recommended psychological interventions to service users and their families across the lifespan.

We can offer the post holder the chance to develop their skills working in a dynamic and creative Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service across Hastings and Rother. Psychological approaches are highly valued in the team, and the successful candidate will assist in team case formulations, reflective practice and support the team in delivering psychologically informed care.

We are looking for a Qualified Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist, however applications from Practitioner Psychologists who are about to qualify are also welcome.

The post is part-time, 3 days a-week, 9am to 5pm (days are flexible, though preferably to include Mondays). It may be possible to combine this role with another role within the Trust to create a full- time post if required.

Location: We aim to meet with service users in the setting where they are most comfortable and the post holder will be required to meet with people at one of two team bases, in the community or in the person's home. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable for this post, but not essential. The multi-disciplinary team base is Bexhill Health Centre in Bexhill. More information about the site and travel information can be found: click here

Main duties of the job

Working in Early Intervention Services: The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At-Risk Mental State. The Hastings EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. There are opportunities for genuine MDT working and collaboration with other staff groups in the team.

Career Progression: The post holder will be supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist in the team, and will be joining a welcoming group of Practitioner Psychologists who work across different services in the local area. You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions and opportunities to link with other Practitioner Psychologists both within EIP and other services for peer support and professional development. You will have opportunities to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development and in building skills relevant to your career development.. There will also be an opportunity to access Systemic Family Interventions for Psychosis training and this intervention is a core part of our service delivery.

About us

Flexible Working: We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Key Benefits: Excellent NHS Pension, Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays), Access to a host of NHS discount schemes (Blue Light Card, Health Service discounts, discounted petrol etc.), Free parking on-site, Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team, Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace in which people from all backgrounds can belong and pursue enriching careers. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments throughout the application or recruitment process, please get in contact with the hiring manager.

Mission and Values: Our mission is to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities, and we work with our partners to bring health and care services together to improve the care they receive.

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-CS-21407

Job locations

Bexhill Health Centre

Hollier's Hill

Bexhill-on-Sea.

TN40 2DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in Appendix 1
Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix

- Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision within a demanding organisational context
A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision
Experience of representing psychological therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care within a complex organisational context

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in Appendix 1
Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix

- Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Substantial post-qualification/accreditation experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy
Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision within a demanding organisational context
A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision
Experience of representing psychological therapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care within a complex organisational context

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

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