Band 7/8a EIP & ARMS Practitioner Psychologist or CBT therapist

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for experienced or newly qualified psychologists looking to complete their preceptorship or CBTp therapists, looking for either full or part time work, to enjoy a variety of clinical work in the EIP and/or ARMS services. Due to the expansion of our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services and creation of our new At Risk Mental State (ARMS) services, we have a number of vacancies available for 7/8a clinical/counselling psychologists or CBTp therapists with our Mid and South Essex EIP and ARMS teams. There is therefore the potential for successful candidates to tailor the role to their locality and service preferences.

Main duties of the job

Mid EIP & ARMS

The Mid EIP team, is a friendly MDT team working in the community of Mid Essex (including Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon and Halstead) providing evidence based services in innovative ways to people aged 14+, experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Within the same geographical area, our new ARMS (At Risk Mental State) service will be working with young people and adults aged 14-35 considered to be at risk of developing psychosis. There are a number of new posts in this new multi-disciplinary team aimed at offering predominantly, but not exclusively, psychosocial interventions with an evidence base of mental health prevention.

South East EIP

The Essex Support and Treatment of Early Psychosis (ESTEP) in South East Essex is based at Rochford Hospital and covers the Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford areas. The team work with individuals between 14-65 years old who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The psychology team includes a variety of practitioners who deliver individual, family and group interventions. The roles also offer different opportunities to collaborate with service users and the wider MDT in terms of community based projects as well as championing service delivery improvements within the team.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank