Job summary
We have a exciting vacancy that has arisen for an experienced Band 8a Senior Psychological Therapist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services working with adults with mental health difficulties in the community.
The is a part-time 15 hours a week vacancy based within East CMHT Psychological Services (Small Heath Health Centre, 42 Chapman Road, B10 0PG). This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge, including consultation, training, supervision, service development, leadership and research in addition to direct clinical work.
We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills with a wide range of presenting difficulties who are keen to develop specialisms and greater leadership roles to make a difference in the community.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled Psychological Therapist who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence-based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A specialist post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) i.e. MSc, or Post Graduate Diploma.
- Additional training i.e. PGCert in Personality Disorders or Psychosis/ Bipolar.
- Accreditation with the BABCP
- Registered health or social care qualification - RMN, OT, Social Worker etc.
Desirable
- A qualification or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision (e.g. completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module).
- Training in other associated psychotherapies, e.g. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive analytic therapy, Schema therapy.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in mental health.
- Skills and experience of working with, assessing, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people with mental health problems in a community setting around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural /additional health or developmental needs / substance misuse needs.
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures.
- Understanding of other psychological interventions/professions relevant to Adult Mental Health.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Maintain Clinical Supervision and a balance of Continued Professional Development to at least fulfil the BABCP requirements for continued accreditation.
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Work with people with highly complex or distressing mental health problems.
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A specialist post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) i.e. MSc, or Post Graduate Diploma.
- Additional training i.e. PGCert in Personality Disorders or Psychosis/ Bipolar.
- Accreditation with the BABCP
- Registered health or social care qualification - RMN, OT, Social Worker etc.
Desirable
- A qualification or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision (e.g. completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module).
- Training in other associated psychotherapies, e.g. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive analytic therapy, Schema therapy.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in mental health.
- Skills and experience of working with, assessing, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people with mental health problems in a community setting around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural /additional health or developmental needs / substance misuse needs.
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures.
- Understanding of other psychological interventions/professions relevant to Adult Mental Health.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Maintain Clinical Supervision and a balance of Continued Professional Development to at least fulfil the BABCP requirements for continued accreditation.
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
- Work with people with highly complex or distressing mental health problems.
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).
