Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, committed psychologist or psychological therapist to contribute
to the development and delivery of community adult mental health services in
the city teams in Herefordshire.
- There is opportunity for blended
working (on site and from home).
- Dependant on experience you will
be appointed at band 7 or band 8a. If
appointed at band 7, upon successful completion of the development plan you
will move to a band 8a. Copies of both
job descriptions are included in the supporting documents.
Herefordshire is at the
forefront of Community Transformation.
We have an integrated and inclusive psychological therapies pathway, offering
a range of standalone psychological interventions as well as delivering care to
those with more complex presentations. We
have robust Emotion Regulation and Psychosis Pathways and are central to the
development of Trauma Informed Care and promoting Compassionate Leadership
across the Trust.
We welcome enquires so please do
contact the recruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of the
advert) for informal discussion.
We are
concurrently advertising for a band 8a, this is a
separate advert.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Service,
working alongside qualified psychologists, psychological therapists and art
therapists. New roles include CAPs and MHWBPs.
We emphasise the value of psychological assessment, formulation and
consultation early within a service-users journey. The post holder will
provide specialist individual interventions and contribute to our extensive
group programme. You will help to create and sustain more co-produced
psychologically and trauma informed environments, across the system of care. You
will be actively supported to develop service initiatives in line with key
national and local priorities and with local partners.
You will be a valued member of our highly respected psychological
service. Across the service we offer a variety of evidence based psychological
models and invest in model specific supervision. We value strong, compassionate working
relationships and prioritise your personal and professional development.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health 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.
- Work with managers and team
leaders to develop services and improve quality in consultation with the service
lead.
- Participate in national and
regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate
- Meet and maintain targets within
the adult mental health service
- 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.
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.
- Work with managers and team
leaders to develop services and improve quality in consultation with the service
lead.
- Participate in national and
regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate
- Meet and maintain targets within
the adult mental health service
- 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.
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
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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 plus 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 and Is a member of a professional body, such as BABCP, BPS, NMC upon commencement of the post
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implication for clinical practice.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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 plus 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 and Is a member of a professional body, such as BABCP, BPS, NMC upon commencement of the post
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implication for clinical practice.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive 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).
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).
