Job summary
Advert for 8b Professional Lead Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (Adult Mental Health) 1.0 wte
We
are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to lead our Torbay Devon Psychology and
Psychological Therapy Team, covering Torquay,
Brixham and Paignton. W e believe Psychology is central to the understanding
of mental and physical wellbeing and the application of psychological knowledge
and skill to all our services is key to ensuring they are effective, efficient
and compassionate.
You will have strong leadership skills and will be responsible for leading a highly skilled team of Psychologists and Psychological Therapists who provide services for people with severe and complex mental health needs. You will have experience of Adult Mental Health Community settings, provision of supervision and working in multidisciplinary teams.
The Psychology and
Psychological Therapies Service supports close links with the local DClinPsy
and DCounsPsych training courses.
In addition to clinical supervision,
there will be opportunities to meet regularly with the other psychologists and
psychological therapists for CPD events and discussions about issues relating
to the consistent provision and development of psychological services for people
with complex mental health needs.
Relocation package can be
considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be a member of the Psychology and Psychological Therapies (PPT) Professional Lead team working with the PPT Operational Manager and Strategic Lead for Adult Mental Health, assisting with the implementation of our Strategic Plan and ensuring good governance for the PPT services.
You will work closely with colleagues in the Adult Mental Health Directorate ensuring the Psychology and Psychological practice is embedded throughout provision as the trust continues to implement the Community Mental health Framework. In this role you will be providing psychological leadership for the locality and support the provision of psychologically informed care. You would also support access to effective and efficient evidence based and evidence informed psychological therapy across clinical pathways, ensuring these meet the needs and choices of the people using our services.
As a member of the Psychology and Psychological Therapies Professional Lead team, you will be responsible for contributing to embedding of evidence informed practice, service development, evaluation and quality improvement, following national and local policies and guidance. We believe high quality psychological services are best achieved by looking after the wellbeing of staff and by supporting the development of a learning culture across our services.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached information for further detail regarding this post, person specification and contact deatils
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached information for further detail regarding this post, person specification and contact deatils
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC.
- Or
- Psychological Therapist trained to masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP.
- Further training or equivalent experience in either Older People, or Adult Psychological Therapies or Arts Therapies
- Further training in at least one psychological therapy
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and therapy / interventions across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups Adult Mental health client groups, across presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within Psychology and Psychological Therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Other
Essential
- Other
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- KNOWLEDGE
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical or Counselling Psychology and Psychological Therapies.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- A good knowledge of and ability to work with current NHS drivers in mental health including the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Project management skills / experience
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physical Skills
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC.
- Or
- Psychological Therapist trained to masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP.
- Further training or equivalent experience in either Older People, or Adult Psychological Therapies or Arts Therapies
- Further training in at least one psychological therapy
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and therapy / interventions across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups Adult Mental health client groups, across presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within Psychology and Psychological Therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Other
Essential
- Other
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- KNOWLEDGE
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical or Counselling Psychology and Psychological Therapies.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex data analysis
- A good knowledge of and ability to work with current NHS drivers in mental health including the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Ability to integrate and manipulate complex data, interpret this information and write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Project management skills / experience
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physical Skills
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
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).
