Job summary
You are invited to join an innovative staff resilience hub, 'Here For You', which has won a national award, and be a part of the sub-division of Serious Incident support for staff across EPUT and the Essex system. Working collaboratively, you will be part of a wide team, consisting of Consultant, Principal and qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, High Intensity workers, a Family Therapist, Clinical Associates in Psychology, Assistant Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, a Project Manager and Administrator. The sub-team focused on Serious Incident support will fall under the auspices of the wider 'Here For You' service.
Following a successful pilot period during which support was offered to staff following a wide range of serious incidents, funding has been secured for this much needed and appreciated resource. The sub-team will be responsible for both a timely response for staff following serious incidents; support for staff going through the coronial process; and building of resilience in a pre-emptive way for staff as they manage work within high risk environments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
. Providing timely response to staff following serious incidents
. Creating a package of care for staff who could in the future be involved in serious incidents
. liaising with stakeholders across the Essex health and social care system to provide appropriate support to staff in partner organisations following serious incidents;
. supporting the clinical lead of serious incident support within Here For You in the delivery of the offer;
About us
Join EPUT for a wealth of benefits, including:
. A commitment to develop your career
. Preceptorship opportunities for newly qualified staff
. A generous relocation package of up to £8000 (offered under specific terms)
. Flexible working
. Funding to further CPD training
. Support for overseas candidates
. A range of well-functioning Staff Networks, including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Faith; Carers; Disability (please contact staff epunft.staffengagement@nhs.net for more information on Staff Networks)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder and sub-team of Here For You focusing on serious incident support will offer a range of assessments and interventions, including (but not exclusively):
supportive sessions for staff soon after a serious incident;
individual, evidence based, trauma informed therapy for staff who require;
warm handing staff into primary and secondary mental health care services as required;
webinars and other forms of presentation regarding the likely experiences of those involved in serious incidents and how to best manage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder and sub-team of Here For You focusing on serious incident support will offer a range of assessments and interventions, including (but not exclusively):
supportive sessions for staff soon after a serious incident;
individual, evidence based, trauma informed therapy for staff who require;
warm handing staff into primary and secondary mental health care services as required;
webinars and other forms of presentation regarding the likely experiences of those involved in serious incidents and how to best manage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996. Doctoral level Counselling Psychology will be acceptable if the post holder has proven interest or skills in physical health/behavioural medicine. Training should include models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies. Alternatively, relevant training as a High Intensity Therapist with significant evidence of leadership and organisational experience or recognised accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal training and accreditation to Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996. Doctoral level Counselling Psychology will be acceptable if the post holder has proven interest or skills in physical health/behavioural medicine. Training should include models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies. Alternatively, relevant training as a High Intensity Therapist with significant evidence of leadership and organisational experience or recognised accreditation
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).
