Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Clinical/ Counselling
Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist to lead our Teignbridge and West Devon Psychology
and Psychological Therapy South Devon Team. This covers the communities of
Teignbridge, Totnes, Ivybridge and Kingsbridge. As Psychologists and Psychological Therapists working in Devon
Partnership Trust we 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
You will be a member of
the Psychology and Psychological Therapies (PPT) Professional Lead team working
with the and Strategic Lead for Adult Mental Health, assisting with the
implementation of our Strategic Plan and ensuring good governance for the Psychological
Practice across our services.
You will work closely with
other 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. You would also hold a small caseload.
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.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity 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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
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
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
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
- 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
- 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
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, 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.
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
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
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
- 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
- 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
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, 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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
