Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our thriving Community Mental Health Team at the cutting edge of the transformation underway in adult mental health. We can offer a wealth of opportunities for development including comprehensive training and supervision in specialist assessment and therapies. We cover Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead, based in Maidenhead town centre.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as a valued member of the Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team within Psychological Therapies, and will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological therapy, supervision, consultation, teaching and joint working within multi-professional teams
- Enthusiastic and capable, you will offer assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention to clients with complex mental health problems in line with recent evidence and service model
- A dedicated professional, you will take part in audit, evaluation and research and contribute to outcome measurement and review of the efficacy of psychological interventions
- Communicating complex and sensitive information in a clear and professional manner, you will be resilient and calm when faced with situations that are highly emotive. An empathetic advocate for patients, their families and carers, you will work to support them to achieve their goals with the most relevant support available
- You will show great communication and teaching skills will be happy to contribute to the clinical supervision, training and line management, where appropriate, of assistant, trainee or graduate psychologists or other professionals
- Reliable and knowledgeable, you will have great IT skills and be familiar with various systems and software packages. You will need access to your own car, and be able to travel independently across Berkshire
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology and Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
OR
- A professional qualification in health or social care, and a qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to postgraduate level and accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- Experience of and interest in working with adults with significant mental health need
- An enhanced DBS check
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- A post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology and Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
OR
- A professional qualification in health or social care, and a qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to postgraduate level and accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- Experience of and interest in working with adults with significant mental health need
- An enhanced DBS check
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training - For Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Registered with or eligible for registration in 2022 with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Eligible for graduate membership of and Chartered status with British Psychology Society (BPS) and for membership of the Division of Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Education/Qualifications/ Training - For CBT Therapist
Essential
- Qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to post graduate diploma level
- Professional qualification in health or social care e.g. RMN, Social Worker or equivalent
- Practitioner accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Specific psychological training in working with clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- Awareness/knowledge/training in CBT for Psychosis
- Training in STEPPS or DBT
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrable experience and interest of working in multidisciplinary teams / multi-agency environment as well as experience of teaching / training of health care professionals
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring, audit and clinically related research.
Desirable
- Experience of working in evidence based ways with clients who have a personality disorder and ideally a working knowledge and experience of the STEPPS and/or DBT programmes.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating high standards in written communication, with an ability to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Experience of working effectively with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training - For Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Essential
- Post graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Registered with or eligible for registration in 2022 with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Eligible for graduate membership of and Chartered status with British Psychology Society (BPS) and for membership of the Division of Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Education/Qualifications/ Training - For CBT Therapist
Essential
- Qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to post graduate diploma level
- Professional qualification in health or social care e.g. RMN, Social Worker or equivalent
- Practitioner accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Specific psychological training in working with clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- Awareness/knowledge/training in CBT for Psychosis
- Training in STEPPS or DBT
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrable experience and interest of working in multidisciplinary teams / multi-agency environment as well as experience of teaching / training of health care professionals
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring, audit and clinically related research.
Desirable
- Experience of working in evidence based ways with clients who have a personality disorder and ideally a working knowledge and experience of the STEPPS and/or DBT programmes.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating high standards in written communication, with an ability to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Experience of working effectively with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and with service users with cases of a high degree of complexity
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required.
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).
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).
