Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
1 month ago
Job summary
We would like to appoint aClinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the Psychological Services in theAMH, NMHS in Worcestershire. Weare a pilot site for the Transformation Model working in the communityconsidering local need and linking with community services.
This is a Band 7 permanent post for 30hours per week, and we would consider other working hours, but not less than 15hours. We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinicallyappropriate.
TheNMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals withmoderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstablepresentations. The post holder would work on the moderate/severe and thesevere/enduring pathways. The postholder would apply Clinical/ Counselling Psychology core values in clinicalpractice, work with a diverse service user group and with a range of complexmental health needs. They would encourage service users to be active in theirown recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with otherpsychologists, psychotherapists and mental health professionals. They will be avalued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
They will provide psychological assessments leading tothe development of psychological formulations leading to treatment plans for 1:1 intervention with individuals. They will also be involved withpsychotherapeutic group delivery. Theywill also have the opportunity to be involved with the Applied Psychologyservice delivery.
They will receive both clinical supervision and linemanagement. Across the service we offera variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specificsupervision.
They will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and beinvolved in the NMHS psychological services professional meetings.
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
Alongside the Band 7 Job Description andPerson Specification, the post holder will also:
Behaveconsistently with and promote the values of the Trust. Adhere toHCPC practice guidelines. Implement thepsychology provision guidelines and Trust policies. Evaluatereferrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients withpsychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiologywith reference to clinical need and service capacity. Meet andmaintain targets within the psychological services.For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information Ability to use IT equipment, including the use of internet to carry out literature searches for research purposes Good presentation and teaching skills, able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately Able to formulate and articulate sound judgement based on analysis and interpretation of a broad range of complex information in both clinical and organisational contexts Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively Able to undertake psychological assessments, treatments and consultation in a variety of environments, sometimes under difficult emotional circumstances Committed to promoting clients right, independence and choice, and a person-centred approach to care.
Desirable
Skilled in administering standardised questionnaires and psychometric assessments, highly developed observational skills Able to carry out research supervision
Qualifications
Essential
BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the HCPC and the BPS Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
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 Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations 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 existing clinical responsibility for a patient's psychological care and treatment
Desirable
Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma Experience of strategic planning and service development Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals Experience of teaching and training psychologists and other multi-disciplinary staff Experience of teaching on a Doctoral Clinical/Counselling Psychology course
Additional Criteria
Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
Have published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
Knowledge
Essential
Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology. Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice-
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