Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Psychologist Wallasey and West Wirral

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Job summary

Clinical Psychologist 7/8A Community Mental Health Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our Wallasey and West Wirral CMHT. The CMHT offers multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs. Alongside direct therapeutic work with individuals and their families, you would also provide consultation and support to our MDT colleagues. An interest in research and audit is encouraged and supported. You would also be part of a team of experienced psychologists with a focus on continuing personal development and peer support. Specialist supervision will be provided for the post and there will be opportunities for the development of clinical skills, including training in therapies. Specifically, there is agreement that the successful post-holder will be able to access training in EMDR, and/or other therapy modalities deemed relevant to the needs of the service Users. We have good links with the three training courses in the North West and offer clinical placements. The post is offered at Band 8a for those with 1+ years post-qualification experience. We also encourage newly-qualified clinicians to apply and can offer a Band 7 preceptorship moving up to 8a after demonstration of an appropriate level of skills and experience.For informal enquiries, Please contact Peter Evans Team Manager or Aisling O'Kane Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Professional Lead Adult Services Wirral

Main duties of the job

Clinical Psychologists 7/8A Adult Community Mental Health Team (1.4 vacancies). Full time and part time hours available.

You would be joining a friendly and supportive Community Mental Health Team with a focus on a recovery model and trauma-informed care. You would also be joining a team of experienced psychologists locally (also friendly and supportive) with a focus on continuing personal developmentand improving the offer of psychology in our local services. There will be opportunities for development of clinical skills, including training in therapies. Specifically, there is agreement that the successful post-holder will be able to access training in EMDR, and neuropsychology supervision.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

Visit our 'Working for us' pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Date posted

30 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£45,753 to £51,668 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

373-SMH1002-A RR

Job locations

Stein Centre, St Caths Hospital

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for a full copy.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100 and quote the vacancy reference number.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.