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Clinical Psychologist
4 months ago
Job summary
hours per week. Livewell serves a population of approximately 262,000 inPlymouth. This is a new post and will support the consultant to provide thepsychology service within the complex needs and substance use service. As well as carrying an appropriate complex,clinical case load, the post holder will support development of the psychologyservice, including group interventions, staff support, research, andmulti-agency links.
The Livewell service consists of a multi-disciplinary teamof medical doctors, non-medical prescribers, mental health nurses, socialworkers, assistant practitioners and senior drug and alcohol practitioners,offering a range of services, such as Opiate Substitute Treatments (OST)prescribing, case work for clients with co-occurring mental health andsubstance use problems, hostel outreach work, alcohol detox and MHTR services.
The aim of the Complex Needs Team is to promote and inspireRecovery through offering specialist assessments, evidence-based interventions,treatment and care co-ordination to clients open to Harbour Drug & AlcoholServices who have complex mental health and substance misuse issues and whichrequire an integrated treatment approach.
Substance misuse services nationally are in a process ofexpansion with additional funding opportunities over the next 5 years, toimprove the effectiveness of treatment and to help more people recover fromdependence.
Application from new qualified/ pending psychologists considered
Main duties of the job
We are keen to embed trauma-informed careprinciples into our substance use services and this post will help drive thisforward by contributing to the development of this new psychology service inline with Good Practice guidance.
To take responsibility for assessment andtreatment of own specialist caseload of clients with problem substance use,complex trauma, psychosis, and other significant mental health problems as wellas offending histories.
To use their expertise to communicatepsychological formulations and treatment plans to carers and professionalcolleagues, in a way that effectively contains the anxiety present in thesystem and around the client.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to embed trauma-informed care principles into our substance use services and this post will help drive this forward. To take responsibility for assessment, and treatment of own specialist caseload of clients with problem substance use, complex trauma, psychosis, and other significant mental health problems as well as offending histories. To use their expertise to communicate psychological formulations and treatment plans to carers and professional colleagues, in a way that effectively contains the anxiety present in the system and around the client. Contribute to planning, organising, auditing and developing policy and strategies for the delivery of a specialist psychology service within the multidisciplinary team. Responsible for provision of professional support, guidance and clinical supervision at Harbour, to other members of the MDT and more widely across Livewell as required. The postholder would be expected to develop specialist responsibilities and provide leadership from a psychological perspective on a specific area of expertise that balances their experience, interests and the needs of the service. Provide expert reports and opinion for use in Court, MHA tribunals, parole board hearings, Child Protection and Adult Protection Strategy Meetings, MAPPA and case conferences as needed. The postholder will be exposed to emotionally distressing situations, which may include highly charged interactions, unpredictable or aggressive behaviour. The postholder will be required to work with both the victims and perpetrators of abuse. Responsible for the planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist clinical training placement for trainees on the postgraduate Doctoral Courses in Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychology. Responsible for providing specialist consultation, advice and clinical supervision to non-psychology staff within the service, on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations. Responsible for developing and delivering teaching on psychological work and care for trainee psychologists and other professions in Livewell. Responsible for initiating and maintaining research and development projects relevant to furthering both clinical knowledge and service evaluation and delivery. Responsible for working within the Guidelines for Professional Practice of the Health & Care Professions Council, BPS, and the ACP-UK, and for adhering to policies and procedures of Livewell Southwest. Responsible for participating in an annual appraisal with the Complex Needs Team Consultant Psychologist plus the service manager. Responsible for continuing professional development (CPD) in line with the annual appraisal Professional Development Plan PDP, the Knowledge and Skills Framework KSF, HCPC and ACP-UK. Responsible for keeping aware of and being knowledgeable about current developments within the profession of clinical psychology. Responsible for keeping up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work. please see attached JD and spec Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or Registered as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with the HCPC. - Registered as a clinical or forensic psychologist with the HCPC - Fully competent as a clinical or forensic psychologist supplemented by specialist courses and further training -Specialist training in clinical supervision
Desirable
Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctoral level. Training in assessment measures specific to risk assessment ( HCR-20) - Group work skills - Advanced keyboard skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
-- Effective team and co-working skills --Kindness, warmth, empathy and integrity -Enthusiasm for working within substance use services - Ability to work under pressure and set priorities. - Ability to deal with patients and carers who may be distressed, angry, confrontational or violent. Ability to lead teams and motivate others. - Ability to sit for prolonged periods during assessments, patient interviews, case conferences. - Ability to cope with frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotional situations. - Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team. - Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.
Desirable
Lived experience of mental health problems Ability to identify, provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable and extensive post qualification NHS experience at a senior level within community, forensic or substance misuse settings as would meet the minimum requirements for a Consultant post as judged by a National Assessor. - Extensive experience of teaching, training and providing professional and/or clinical supervision to both pre-qualified and qualified psychologists - Extensive experience of assessing and treating clients in a range of settings. - Extensive experience of leading consultation and advice to staff groups supporting vulnerable clients around high risk situations where there is considerable anxiety in the system.
Desirable
- Experienced Consultant Forensic or Consultant Clinical Psychologist with experience of substance use services -- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books - Experience of leadership
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A working knowledge of current good practice, recent government policies relating to, and critical awareness of a range of psychological models applicable to delivering psychological interventions for people within substance use services and those who support them. - Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex and risky situations involving a range of options to make a decision about an appropriate course of action or solution to a problem. -Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management in adult with complex needs and substance use and/or other dependent/vulnerable/ disenfranchised groups. -Knowledge and skills in clinical supervision of other psychologists - Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families and professionals both within and outside the NHS. - Knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. - Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for complex problems ( forensic presentations, trauma, behaviours that challenge).
Desirable
Knowledge and skills in the psychological assessment and management of complex trauma -Knowledge of legislation and national standards and guidelines that relate this client group.