Job summary
We would like to appoint a Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire. We are a pilot site for the Transformation
Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community
services.
The development role starts on Band 7
moving to Band 8a on successful completion of a development plan. We welcome
applications for full/part time working. We provide face to face and virtual
interventions as clinically appropriate.
The
NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals with moderate/severe,
severe/enduring and psychosis/bipolar presentations. The post holder will apply Clinical/Counselling
Psychology core values and clinical practice, working with a diverse service
user group and with a range of complex mental health needs. They will encourage
empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma
informed care across the NMHS.
This is a full time post (37.5
hours per week). We would consider part time (minimum 22.5 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other
psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued
member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
As a development role, supported personal and
professional development will be a priority.
They will provide psychological assessments leading to
the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group
interventions.
They will receive both clinical supervision and line
management. Across the service we offer
a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific
supervision.
They will contribute to the development of
community-based adult mental health services. This would be in line with key
national and local priorities and with local partners. This includes contributing to the applied
psychology ways of working as appropriate. This work will endeavour to include
more co-produced psychologically and trauma informed service delivery.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The development role would commence on a
Band 7 moving to Band 8a on successful completion of the development plan. Copies of both job descriptions are included
in the supporting documents.
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and
Person Specification. The post holder
will also::Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the Trust
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust
policies
Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment,
treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a
varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and
service capacity
Meet and maintain targets within the psychology
provision
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The development role would commence on a
Band 7 moving to Band 8a on successful completion of the development plan. Copies of both job descriptions are included
in the supporting documents.
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and
Person Specification. The post holder
will also::Behave consistently with and promote the values of
the Trust
Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines
Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust
policies
Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment,
treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a
varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and
service capacity
Meet and maintain targets within the psychology
provision
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
- Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Desirable
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the
- HCPC and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
- Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Desirable
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the
- HCPC and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
- Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Bromsgrove Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, New Brook
Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
