Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
motivated and enthusiastic psychological therapist/practitioner psychologist/art
psychotherapist to join our psychological therapies team in Herefordshire. This
is a split post working within the
Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (NMHS) 3 days per week, and within our Acute Mental Health Service at
the Stonebow Unit 2 days per week. The post offers the exciting opportunity
to develop skills in evidence-based approaches to contribute to the development
and delivery of psychological intervention in both settings. If you would like
to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with
Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of
this post will be on delivering psychological provision within our community
neighbourhood mental health teams and within our inpatient setting. There is an
emphasis on offering psychological assessment and formulation early-on within a
service-users care journey and delivering individual and group-based structured
psychological interventions for people who present with moderate-complex
emotional needs. You would
be joining a supportive and skilled team consisting of qualified psychologists,
psychological therapists and art therapists, as well as trainee therapists. You
would also be working alongside the MDT and principle clinical psychologist at
the Stonebow Unit. We would be
particularly interested in hearing from qualified Art Psychotherapists.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the
organisation
- Use their initiative, be responsible and accountable for providing a
systematic psychology service, specialist psychological interventions, clinical
and research supervision and training to other health and care staff as agreed
with the service lead/manager.
- Receive and actively participant in regular clinical supervision in
accordance with good practice.
- Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings
and seminars as appropriate
- Meet and maintain targets within the adult mental health service
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the
organisation
- Use their initiative, be responsible and accountable for providing a
systematic psychology service, specialist psychological interventions, clinical
and research supervision and training to other health and care staff as agreed
with the service lead/manager.
- Receive and actively participant in regular clinical supervision in
accordance with good practice.
- Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings
and seminars as appropriate
- Meet and maintain targets within the adult mental health service
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to develop knowledge and practice towards more highly specialist levels through a variety of appropriate methods. (Short courses, reading, clinical supervision of practice, on the job learning etc)
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models for psychopathology, psychometrics, up to date practice with client group
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent Applied Psychology qualification), as accredited by the B.P.S
- Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC or equivalent e.g. a recorded / registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy
- Further post graduate qualification OR training and experience in a relevant model of psychological therapy that meets accreditation training standards
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapist in mental health services with people over the age of 18 years and demonstrating the required competences
- Is a member of a professional body, such as BABCP, BPS, NMC upon commencement of the post
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression
- Evidence of maintaining effective communication when there are barriers to understanding and in circumstances where hostility, manipulation, conflict, and antagonism are present
Desirable
- Is in the process of acquiring clinical experience of an increasingly specialist nature
- Some prior experience of supervising
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to develop knowledge and practice towards more highly specialist levels through a variety of appropriate methods. (Short courses, reading, clinical supervision of practice, on the job learning etc)
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models for psychopathology, psychometrics, up to date practice with client group
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent Applied Psychology qualification), as accredited by the B.P.S
- Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC or equivalent e.g. a recorded / registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy
- Further post graduate qualification OR training and experience in a relevant model of psychological therapy that meets accreditation training standards
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapist in mental health services with people over the age of 18 years and demonstrating the required competences
- Is a member of a professional body, such as BABCP, BPS, NMC upon commencement of the post
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression
- Evidence of maintaining effective communication when there are barriers to understanding and in circumstances where hostility, manipulation, conflict, and antagonism are present
Desirable
- Is in the process of acquiring clinical experience of an increasingly specialist nature
- Some prior experience of supervising
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
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).
