Applied Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

1 month ago

Hereford, United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are pleased to offer this development role to anenthusiastic, committed psychological therapist/psychologist to contribute tothe development and delivery of psychological services in the Psychosis andBipolar Disorder Pathway in Herefordshire. This will be based at the inpatientrehabilitation ward in Hereford (Oak House), with close links with the otherparts of the pathway (EIPS and AOT primarily).

Herefordshire is at the forefront of CommunityTransformation, and Oak House forms part of a highly performing Psychosis andBipolar Disorder Pathway.

Part time working. There is opportunityfor some blended working (on site/from home). Dependent onexperience 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 band8a. Copies of both job descriptions areincluded in the supporting documents.

We welcome enquires so please contact therecruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of the advert) forinformal discussion.Interviews are currently planned for 19thJanuary 2024.

We are alsoadvertising this as a band 8a post.

Main duties of the job

This post is integral to the provision of NICErecommended psychological therapies for people with diagnoses of psychosis orbipolar disorder. You will work alongsidethe Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as inpatient rehabilitation team colleagues.

The post holder will provide specialist individualinterventions (CBTpbd and Family Interventions), alongside other models. Thepost will involve offering individual and group psychological therapies,individual and group supervision/reflective practice and consultation withinthe team. There are many opportunities for providing (and receiving) training,as well as working with colleagues across the pathway more broadly. You will beactively supported to develop service initiatives and trauma informed practice,as well as engaging in audit and research as appropriate, in line with keynational and local priorities and with local partners.

We offer a variety of evidence based psychologicalmodels and invest in model specific supervision. As a development role, your personal andprofessional development will be key, fostered within a culture of strong,compassionate working relationships.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Behaveconsistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation. Use their initiative,be responsible and accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialistpsychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training toother health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager. Receive andactively participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with goodpractice. Participatein national and regional professional speciality meetings and seminars asappropriate. Meet andmaintain targets within the Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway. Undertake assessments,formulation, interventions, group, individual and indirect work with clients,staff teams, and families/carers.

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience required specific to the role and clinical area Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience of conducting clinically relevant research/audit/service evaluation Significant experience of supervised practice Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment

Desirable

Some prior experience of supervising

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent Applied Psychology qualification), as accredited by the Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC OR equivalent 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 competencies Is a member of a professional body, such as BABCP, BPS, NMC upon commencement of the post

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