Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

7 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service (BTSS). BTSS is a specialist service providing assessment and treatment for adults with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

You will provide a specialist psychological therapy service for clients of the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service, experiencing symptoms/difficulties consistent with PTSD or C-PTSD. This will involve specialist and expert psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment (trauma focused CBT, EMDR, NET and compassion focussed therapy, in both group and individual formats), as well as, offering advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to multidisciplinary mental health staff, IAPT clinicians and other, non-professional carers. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge/skills in Trauma focused CBT, EMDR, NET and Compassion Focussed Therapy. 

You will be part of a dedicated and friendly team of psychologists and CBT therapists committed to providing the best care for traumatised individuals.

You will be based at Erlegh House on the University of Reading. The location has plenty of car parking, access to green spaces and local shops and restaurants.

We offer a blended model of delivery including face to face and online working from our well-resourced clinic space or from home when appropriate. 

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the BTSS based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including clinical interview, self-report measures, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s car

2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s PTSD and complex PTSD based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client’s problems, and employing methods based on evidence-based practice and NICE guidance

3. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual’s presentation.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration

OR Holder of a BABCP accredited CBT qualification and are a BABCP accredited CBT therapist 

OR Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in final year with pending qualification and HCPC registration on completion of degree.

Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures.  Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification and hold current HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist OR Holder of a BABCP accredited CBT qualification and hold current BABCP accreditation as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist OR Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in final year with pending qualification and HCPC registration on completion of degree. Training in evidence-based psychological therapy for PTSD

Desirable criteria

Psychology degree Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments and eligible for BABCP accreditation

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures. Evidence of experience of working with traumatised people including those with PTSD and C-PTSD Evidence of developing professional relationships with community agencies.

Desirable criteria

Experience of other models of therapy including Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and compassion-focussed therapy (CFT) Experience of running therapeutic groups Experience of designing and disseminating teaching and training Experience of working in Primary Care Services Experience of working in the local community Experience of service development, research and service evaluation Evidence of providing specialist consultation and liaison with other services, including non-psychologists, third sector organisations, service users and carers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Evidence of specialist skills in treating PTSD and trauma related psychological distress within the NICE guidelines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone skills Received training on assessment/management of risk and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Is computer literate Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health difficulties and social care needs. Evidence of specialist skills in evidence-based therapy including CBT and/or EMDR and ability to evaluate theory and put into practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients High level of enthusiasm and motivation for working with people with PTSD and C-PTSD Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision Ability to manage own caseload and time

Additional Requirements

Desirable criteria

Willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

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