Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner

Job overview

Due to recent expansion of psychological provision and exciting developments in our service, we are seeking a passionate and committed clinical or counselling psychologist to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Ealing. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped-care framework. We have an established psychology team which is well integrated and highly valued in the service.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced psychologist, with a special interest in working with trauma. A significant part of this post involves embedding trauma-informed principles and thinking within the work of the whole MDT team, therefore we require a candidate who thrives in a team environment and is enthusiastic about consultation and leadership. This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early-career psychologist to develop as a leader and you will be supported by a passionate and committed senior psychology team. 

Main duties of the job

At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled psychological professionals, so that we can provide the best healthcare possible for those who use our services. In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff. 

In this role, we offer:

Opportunity to complete fully funded EMDR Training with time for this built into your job plan Hybrid office based/ home based working week. Please contact us for more details. Flexible working, with full/part time opportunities available (minimum 3 days/week) Supportive work environment – in a recent survey psychological professionals in our Community and Recovery Services reported high levels of satisfaction with the psychological leadership, supervision and training they receive. A comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program. Opportunities to link and collaborate with the North Thames Doctorate courses through supervision, teaching and research. We are a values driven organisation and Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and those who use our services.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees

Desirable criteria

Other related academic and post-graduate qualifications Evidence of post-doctoral training in psychological therapy techniques ( EMDR, CBT for psychosis, DBT)

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working as a qualified (specialist) psychologist in a relevant clinical setting Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of having facilitated/co-facilitated psychological therapy groups

Desirable criteria

Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of administration, scoring and written interpretation of psychometric / neuropsychological tests

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Advanced specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice Completion of supervised practice in specialist clinical practice Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the assessment and treatment of complex mental health problems

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for work in relevant setting

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere. Able to make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options ( the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options), Where expert opinions may differ Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as research activity Able to use database, word processing and test administration/scoring software Able to sit for lengthy periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills Able to maintain intense concentration frequently and for prolonged periods Able to function in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis ( in dealing with service users with serious mental illness, histories of homicide and serious violence, self-harm, sexual abuse)

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of SPSS

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Knowledge of the professional code of conduct of the BPS Must be capable of being guided by precedent, clearly defined policies, procedures and codes of conduct Able to reflect on own professional practice Willing to participate actively in CPD in line with BPS guidelines Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within a multicultural framework Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

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