Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about the role that psychology can have within Mental Health Services for adults across the lifespan. We are pleased to be able to offer a post working in Erewash (Ilkeston), 4 days within the Older People's CMHT and 1 day within the Working Age Adult CMHT/Living Well team.
The post is offered at a band 7 or 8a (dependent on experience) with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway.
The Psychologists who work across our service value the variety that working into the CMHTs can bring and enjoy using a broad range of knowledge and skills to provide therapy for those presenting with complex mental health difficulties (including those with cognitive impairment), neuropsychological assessment for complex presentations, and offering advice, consultation and formulation to colleagues that value the contribution that Psychology brings to their work.
To find out more about our Older People's Clinical Psychology Service, please visit our webpage: bit.ly/ClinPsy
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has experience of working with people with a broad range of complex mental health problems and needs (including those arising from an organic impairment), with experience of evidence-based psychological interventions, and who is committed to multidisciplinary team working, has excellent relationship-building skills and is capable of managing varied work demands.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with service users, formal and informal carers and family members, and use a range of psychological ideas and interventions to improve mental health and wellbeing.
The post is line managed through a robust Psychology structure and offers great opportunities to develop a specialist area of psychological expertise whilst working therapeutically, such as within a formal therapy model, neuropsychological assessment, or supervision skills.
About us
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working within community based teams.
There are excellent opportunities for high quality supervision, and within our team we have Psychologists with further training and experience in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. CFT, family therapy, ISTDP and EMDR), and a number of Psychologists who have done further training in Neuropsychology and are on the SRCN.
Our Psychology Service has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust's development of trauma-informed approaches.
There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD. We also have strong links with local Psychology Training Courses and provide regular placements and teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Responsible for the provision of community based specialist psychological services, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, for adults with a wide range of mental health problems including complex and severe, and people with dementia, to co-facilitate groups and provide individual therapy.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedures, and will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within the services.
The post holder will need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), eligible for BPS Chartership and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
To find out more about our Older Peoples Clinical Psychology service, please visit our webpage: bit.ly/ClinPsy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description & Person Specification click link APPLY FOR THIS JOB for re-direction to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not have an account.
Responsible for the provision of community based specialist psychological services, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, for adults with a wide range of mental health problems including complex and severe, and people with dementia, to co-facilitate groups and provide individual therapy.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedures, and will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research within the services.
The post holder will need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), eligible for BPS Chartership and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
To find out more about our Older Peoples Clinical Psychology service, please visit our webpage: bit.ly/ClinPsy
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC
- Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
- In addition to routine CPD and supervision, has demonstrated a clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study or experience (essential for Band 8a role)
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists (essential for Band 8a role)
- Significant post qualification specialist training / experience through having provided assessment/intervention to older people with mental health problems including dementia and other cognitive problems under clinical supervision whilst working as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist (essential for Band 8a role)
Desirable
- Chartered status with the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with a range of mental health problems, across the lifespan and across a variety of settings
- Experience of providing psychological assessment, formulation and assessment to people experiencing mental health problems
- Evidence of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with a range of mental health problems and severity, within the context of multi-disciplinary care (essential for Band 8a role)
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS & HCPC (essential for Band 8a role)
- Assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC
- Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
- In addition to routine CPD and supervision, has demonstrated a clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study or experience (essential for Band 8a role)
- Post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists (essential for Band 8a role)
- Significant post qualification specialist training / experience through having provided assessment/intervention to older people with mental health problems including dementia and other cognitive problems under clinical supervision whilst working as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist (essential for Band 8a role)
Desirable
- Chartered status with the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with a range of mental health problems, across the lifespan and across a variety of settings
- Experience of providing psychological assessment, formulation and assessment to people experiencing mental health problems
- Evidence of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with a range of mental health problems and severity, within the context of multi-disciplinary care (essential for Band 8a role)
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS & HCPC (essential for Band 8a role)
- Assessment and therapeutic skills related to complex, severe and enduring mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits
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).
