Job summary
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist - Band 7, Tower Hamlets Early Intervention Service / Tower Hamlets Early Detection Service, 1 wte
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated HCPC - registered clinical / counselling psychologist or BAPC registered CBT Therapist, with experience in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), to work within the Tower Hamlets Early Intervention (THEIS) and Tower Hamlets Early Detection (THEDS) services.
Candidates within three months of registration with HCPC or BABCP will be considered for shortlisting.
Tower Hamlets Early Intervention Service (THEIS) an early intervention in psychosis service for adults aged 18-65 years old from a range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, experiencing first onset in psychosis. We provide a range of psychosocial interventions working within the care programme approach framework in collaboration with service users, carers and other relevant agencies. The interventions are offered in individual, group and family contexts, and commonly require an assertive outreach approach. THEIS is an expanding multi-disciplinary team and this is an exciting time to join the service with opportunities for service development work.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulation and interventions, across community and inpatient settings, including both individual interventions (e.g., CBT for psychosis) and family work.
Undertake risk assessment and management as needed.
Provide expertise and psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other multidisciplinary professionals.
Use theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in the activities of the teams.
Administer neuropsychological assessments (dependent on training), including ability to select appropriate tests and interpret and communicate the results in accessible language for the client and other team members with suggestions for appropriate intervention or support.
Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, distressing and emotional information in relation to mental health issues, where there are often barriers to acceptance
Be mindful of the needs of individuals and families from a wide range of racial, cultural, sexual, religious and social backgrounds and, with service users and colleagues, co-produce innovative ways of communicating and working across language and cultural barriers. .
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or BPS statement of Equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist
- Or Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist)
- Or Accredited training as a CBT Therapist, to a Master's Degree Level and Core mental health profession, or demonstrable working knowledge of NHS values, clinical structures in secondary mental health care, referral pathways, how services are funded and the roles of NHS professionals
- Registration: Full registration with one of: 1. HCPC as a Chartered Psychologist 2. BABCP
Desirable
- Training: Training in administering, interpreting and communicating neuropsychological assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in the NHS in secondary mental health care.
- Experience working with a wide variety of patient groups across the while life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of working with people with psychosis
- Experience in ensuring equality of access and acceptable interventions to diverse populations.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment
- Understanding of the basic principles underlying psychological therapy and knowledge of clinical applications of the model(s)
- Competence in advanced IT packages and keyboard skills.
- Ability to provide a culturally-competent and nonstigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or BPS statement of Equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist
- Or Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist)
- Or Accredited training as a CBT Therapist, to a Master's Degree Level and Core mental health profession, or demonstrable working knowledge of NHS values, clinical structures in secondary mental health care, referral pathways, how services are funded and the roles of NHS professionals
- Registration: Full registration with one of: 1. HCPC as a Chartered Psychologist 2. BABCP
Desirable
- Training: Training in administering, interpreting and communicating neuropsychological assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in the NHS in secondary mental health care.
- Experience working with a wide variety of patient groups across the while life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of working with people with psychosis
- Experience in ensuring equality of access and acceptable interventions to diverse populations.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment
- Understanding of the basic principles underlying psychological therapy and knowledge of clinical applications of the model(s)
- Competence in advanced IT packages and keyboard skills.
- Ability to provide a culturally-competent and nonstigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.
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
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).
