Job summary
Waltham Forest Memory Service 0.4 wte Band 7 to 8a Development post
Clinical Psychologist / Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
A vacancy has arisen for a full time Clinical Psychologist/Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in the multi-disciplinary Waltham Forest Memory Service in Leytonstone. Approval has been given to support the development of a suitable candidate from band 7 to 8a through support, supervision and training in specialist neuropsychological skills and psychological leadership. The post would suit either an existing band 7 seeking support, supervision and training to advance to 8a, or a newly qualified psychologist keen to build a career in old age mental health. The post is based in the multi-disciplinary Memory Service, maybe one day per week in the co-located Older People's CMHT (OPCMHT).
Main duties of the job
All of our roles will involve creative and thoughtful input including offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions for clients presenting with a range of issues. This work will include individual, group, and family work. The posts would suit someone who has a strong interest in working with crisis interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient or home treatment setting.
We are keen to recruit the right people who share our passion for working with people in crisis. We offer excellent development opportunities including high quality and regular supervision, working groups to engage our team in current issues faced by psychology, and service improvement projects.
We also support the development of leadership skills and aim to nurture our staff and support them to become confident supervisors, devise and implement training, and conduct research. Members of the department are engaged in teaching with local DClinPsy courses and many are also involved in research and developing national best practice guidelines.
We have an in-house CPD package for all staff and receive yearly funding from Higher Education England for our staff to undertake training in models such as Systemic Family Therapy, EMDR, FLP and CBT for psychosis.
About us
Diverse & Inclusive Culture
Our award winning EDI team work hard to support our staff. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and inclusive initiatives and processes in place
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have:
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience of working in an evidence-based way with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties, people in crisis and their families and carers.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context.
Although this post is advertised as an 8a we would be happy to discuss appointing the right candidate who does not meet all essential 8a criteria on a Band 7 .
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have:
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience of working in an evidence-based way with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties, people in crisis and their families and carers.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context.
Although this post is advertised as an 8a we would be happy to discuss appointing the right candidate who does not meet all essential 8a criteria on a Band 7 .
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- oHCPC registration or equivalent registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP/AFT)
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in psychology (clinical or counselling psychology) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Additional qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience in crisis settings / wards/ htt
Professional Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment and its importance in acute and crisis settings
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- oHCPC registration or equivalent registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP/AFT)
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in psychology (clinical or counselling psychology) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Additional qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience in crisis settings / wards/ htt
Professional Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment and its importance in acute and crisis settings
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).
