{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical/Counselling Psychologist with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary We would like to appoint a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Wyre Forest/Worcestershire (other locations would be considered). We are a pilot site for the Transformation Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community services. This is a Band 7 permanent post, 1.0 w.t.e, 37.5 hours per week (full time or part time hours considered). We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinically appropriate. The AMH psychological pathways are for individuals with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable presentations. This post holder would be working on the severe/enduring pathway. The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS. Main duties of the job The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust. The post holder will provide psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as appropriate. The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Across the service we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific supervision. The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision 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. 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 supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-1195-B7 Job locations The Robertson Centre Kidderminster Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster DY11 6RJ Job Description Job responsibilities Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will: This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will: This post will also be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would be employed on a Band 6, fixed term, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to Band 7. This option is advertised separately as a Band 6 post. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification 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 exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment Skills and abilities Essential 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"}