Senior PsychologistNHS AfC: Band 8a
4 weeks ago
Job overview
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a valued colleague in a community based team,
committed to a multi-disciplinary approach with older people who manifest with highly complex mental health, clinical and social needs.
You will have the opportunity to teach on the in-house CBT training course, to be involved with the supervision of Assistants in the newly redesigned Older Adult Therapeutic Service (OATS) and to help support the establishment of the In Reach to Care Home (IRTCH) service. Currently psychologists across the teams offer Systemic, CAT, and CBT interventions and we are in the early stages of developing a complex emotional needs pathway for older people. The post-holder will be a key member of services which aim to deliver a pathway through care which is highly attentive to a Recovery ethos and to holistic care which upholds shared patient-centred pathways; and which clearly formulates and demonstrates recovery orientated outcomes. The post offers great opportunities for oversight and development of psychological practitioners and trainees working within these services at different times. They will be key partners in progressing service quality and service development initiatives. We look forward to receiving applications from HCPC registered clinical and counselling psychologists who can demonstrate a commitment to developing a career working with older adults, and experience to grow in this challenging and exciting role.
Working for our organisation
We are a closely linked team of psychologists that work across all services within the Division including Community, In-Patient and Memory Assessment services within the four Black Country areas of Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley A core part of multi-disciplinary teams who work closely with colleagues to improve access to psychological interventions across a variety of services and localities Involved in a number of exciting transformational projects including the recent launch of the Older
Adult Therapeutic Service (OATS) – a holistic, recovery-focussed, multi-professional, community based service for older people of the Black Country who may have dementia and/or mental health needs
A creative and innovative team that provide supervision, training, reflective practice, and service development to multi-disciplinary teams in addition to individual and group work with clients A friendly, talented and diverse team of psychologists who are committed to the values of person centred multi-disciplinary and compassionate care across all teams and areas of service provision Each committed to improving the quality of care via our involvement in Quality Improvement Projects led by a Divisional Lead Psychologist who is committed to raising the profile of our team and the
influence of psychology across the organisation, enabling other professionals and leaders to think psychologically and systemically to support and enhance the organisation, client care, and staff
well-being.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Purpose
Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural changeMain Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact Provides highly specialist psychological assessment of clients with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources, which may include neuropsychological testing. Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk. Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. Formulates plans for highly specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients’ mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers. Implements a range of highly specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required. Undertakes highly skilled evaluations and makes decisions about treatment options. Provides highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other staff contributing directly to client’s diagnosis, formulation and intervention plan. Facilitates decision-making by planning and mapping processes/interventions with members of the team to determine the most appropriate treatment modality or service for clients. To liaise with other professionals working within NHS, Social Inclusion and Health and the voluntary sector on matters relating to client care that have implications for the service.2.0 Supervisory/Professional Responsibility
2.1. Clinical supervision of Trainee Applied Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
2.2. Clinical supervision of Band 7 Applied Psychologists working within immediate area, under the guidance of Consultant Applied Psychologist
2.3. Will hold responsibility and accountability for their own actions, ensuring appropriate support and supervision is sought when required.
2.4. To keep abreast of current developments in this field through reading, attendance at appropriate training courses, and a range of other CPD activities, and to ensure that a log is kept of this in line with HCPC requirements.
2.5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the teaching offered on the local Applied Psychology training courses.
3.0 Multi-Disciplinary Training and Development
3.1. Provides highly specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other direct care staff in MDT
3.2. Provides clinical supervision to other direct care staff in MDT
3.3. Devises and delivers training to other staff in MDT
4.0 Service and Organisational Development
4.1. Planning and mapping interventions with members of the MDT to determine best treatments for groups of clients
4.2. Takes an active role in MDT delivery of CQUIN and QIP projects, NICE benchmarking and compliance requirements as required within MDT
5.0 Service Redesign and Cultural Change
5.1. Bring an understanding of psychological change processes to own role within MDT
5.2. Bring an understanding of psychological change processes to help MDT to cope with changes, in consultation with Consultant Applied Psychologist
6.0 Service Evaluation and Research
6.1. Take an active role in clinical audits as required within MDT
6.2. Undertake service evaluation and research in MDT
6.3. Develop proposals for research and service evaluation within MDT
6.4. Engaging multiple stakeholders in project work including service users and/or carers
6.5. Developing and implementing outcome monitoring within MDT
6.6. Supervise Applied Psychology trainee service evaluation and/or research
To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality OA service.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
HCPC registration Qualification in clinical or counselling psychology Evidence of CPD Evidence of MDT working and liaison with older agencies
Desirable criteria
Experience of working woth older people Experience of community working BPS member-
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