8a Psychologist/ 7 Preceptorship Psychologist

6 days ago

Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Relocation package available up to £8, 000. Terms and conditions apply.

Preceptorship available.

Band 7-8A Psychologist in Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

Following Long Term Plan investment, the CMHT psychology team has grown to 21 members consisting of Qualified Therapists/Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

There are 4 North teams
- 2 based in Kettering and 2 in Wellingborough and 5 South teams, mainly based in Northampton. There is 1 posts available in the North or the South team.

CMHTs are multi-disciplinary teams providing specialist support and intervention to people with a range of mental health difficulties.

**This post offers**:

- Preceptorship opportunity for newly qualified applicants (support and bespoke structured development plan to meet requirements of preceptorship)
- Support for further relevant and accredited training (financial/time).
- Opportunity to build a solid base of clinical skills and confidence across a broad range of conditions and situations
- Opportunities for leadership development through involvement in high impact projects.
- Support for relevant research/evaluation
- Cross-specialty work and specialising in areas of interest if desired
- Mentorship opportunities and support from the Newly Qualified group
- Hybrid remote/face2face working

CMHT psychologists provide psychological assessment and interventions across the breadth of client groups and presentations seen in the team. They guide and develop psychologically informed work of the multi-disciplinary team through supervision and consultation. Additionally, psychologists hold an important role in the clinical leadership of the CMHTs.

It is a fantastic time to be joining us given the financial investment and associated opportunities. Psychologists will be supported to be involved with service improvements, including the move to more needs led and Trauma Informed services. They also work alongside established services such as the
Personality Disorder Service, Eating Disorders service and Complex PTSD service. Furthermore, we are developing stronger links with third sector and community organisations - coproduction is highly valued in the trust.

The successful applicant(s) would be line managed and supervised by the Principal Psychologists based in the CMHTs.

The Adult Mental Health Psychology Lead also provides support.

Please be aware that all staff employed by NHFT are expected to adhere to the current infection prevention and control guidelines.

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust was rated as “Outstanding” by CQC in 2018 and is a great place to work. We are proud of the Psychology provision within the Trust, and feedback has consistently been that we have a well-developed Psychology network in the Trust which offers a strong sense of professional identity, support and strategic influence. Psychology and psychological approaches are highly valued in the Trust, and Psychologists have the opportunity to shape clinical and organisational strategy as well as provide clinical services.

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust rated “Outstanding” and is a great place to work. Northamptonshire is a pleasant area with a mix of rural and urban locations and is within easy distance of other key locations in the Midlands with excellent rail and road links.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

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