Principal Psychologist – South Beds CMHT

4 months ago

Dunstable, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their psychologist career. We are looking for a Principal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work in our South Bedfordshire Adult Community Mental Health Services network, in a post which has leadership elements alongside clinical and supervision responsibilities. You will provide senior clinical and strategic input into these two local services which provide care and support for people (and their families) who experience serious mental health difficulties, such as psychosis and complex emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

The main duties involve ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality comprehensive specialist psychological service to the service users of the Community Mental Health Teams. You will work closely with the team managers and senior clinicians in leadership roles, and be part of a thriving multi-disciplinary network of mental health professionals, Peer Support Workers, VCSE partners and administrators. There is a dedicated group of psychologists (including assistant psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology) and therapists for whom you would provide supervision and leadership.

The candidate will be experienced in working with this client group and be familiar with NHS services, have a track record of working to develop and support multidisciplinary approaches and pathways, and have experience in the management of demand and flow through services. Experience in supervision, consultation, leadership, and service development is essential, along with highly developed clinical skills in assessment and intervention for people presenting in secondary care mental health services.

The post requires people to be able to travel to locations around South Bedfordshire and Luton.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or equivalent accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist including substantial post-qualification experience within speciality. Experience of working with teams and team leads to provide specialist psychological consultation, advice and support.

Desirable

Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects within relevant service area. Relevant management / leadership training certificate. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists and/or other professional groups.

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of NHS psychology careers and the barriers experienced by some socio-demographic groups A knowledge and understanding of organisational development and change Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis. Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice with this client group. Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health. Able to be flexible and adapt approach according to need.

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