Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Therapist

1 month ago

Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and flexible HCPC-registered Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to work in a 'floating' role across Luton and Bedfordshire Adult Secondary Care Psychology Services.


This represents an exciting opportunity to experience working in a range of settings, including inpatient, CMHT, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults, Eating Disorders, Complex Emotional Needs, Early Intervention, the Crisis Pathway and Clinical Health Psychology.
The successful applicant will provide cover when a vacancy arises in one of the above services, due, for example, to the postholder moving on from their role, sickness absence or maternity leave. This is a substantive role with the guarantee of ongoing employment, even in the unlikely event that there are no gaps in provision. While deployment into a particular area will be driven primarily by the need to cover gaps in the service, it is anticipated that there will be some opportunity to accommodate requests to work into specific areas of interest to the post-holder. It is recognised that this is demanding role, and access to high-quality specialist supervision, training opportunities and ongoing support will be provided.
The post would be particularly suitable for a newly-qualified psychologist or psychological therapist who is looking for variety. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a very wide range of service users with complex mental health difficulties from a range of religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as working in partnership with a variety of teams and community organisations which deliver psychologically informed care. As such, it also offers the chance to gain access to specialist supervision and training, and is a good opportunity to gain confidence in working with a whole range of clinical presentations. The successful candidate may be asked to supervise trainee psychologists (after the required period of post-qualification experience), as well as clinical associates in psychology and assistant psychologists.


We welcome applications from trainees who are currently in their final year of training. You will have access to a range of training and education opportunities, such as Trauma Informed Care, EMDR and Quality Improvement, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We welcome informal pre-application conversations with interested candidates to discuss this post please contact Steven Livingstone, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Associate Director for Psychology, s.livingstone4@nhs.net.
Accredited Doctorate level training in Applied Psychology i.e. Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology, or ability to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist status), or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, or BPS statement of Equivalence Or Accredited Masters Degree level training as a Psychological Therapist i.e. CBT Therapist, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Adult Psychotherapist, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, or Arts Psychotherapist And full registration with either: 1.BABCP And Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Health and Social Care, including the NHS values, structures and referral pathways, and an understanding and willingness to work in an integrated system which includes the NHS, local authorities and VCSO partners. Evidence of continued professional developmentor Counselling Psychology, or ability to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist status), or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, or BPS statement of Equivalence
Experience of developing and delivering both longer term and time-limited group interventions. Experience of planning and exercising clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Understanding of the basic principles underlying at least two main models of psychological therapy and knowledge of clinical applications of the models. Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Working knowledge of the practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professions and agencies involved in the care and management network, including medical, employment, social, educational and criminal justice systems. Ability to provide a culturally appropriate and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health. Ability to support and co-ordinate the work of psychotherapy/psychology colleagues within the team/service.
Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Ability to produce high quality professional results to specified deadlines and other time constraints. Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from patients, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression. Training in more than one model of group and/or individual therapy. Training in quality improvement.
Experience of providing other specialist therapies to patients with diverse clinical presentations. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of representing psychotherapy/psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
Knowledge of the theory and practice of more than one psychological approach to therapy and assessment in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self-harm, personality disorder, psychosis, dual diagnosis, substance misuse, persons with additional disabilities etc). Knowledge of legislation in relation to mental health.

East London NHS Foundation Trust
Luton & Bedfordshire Psychology Services

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