Applied Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist - Development Role inHereford inHereford PUBLISHED 21 MAY 2024

Band 7: £43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata  PERMANENT 
This post is integral to the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies for people with diagnoses of psychosis or bipolar disorder.

  • Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.
  • Use their initiative, be responsible and accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training to other health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager.
  • Receive and actively participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.
  • Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.
  • Meet and maintain targets within the Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway.
  • Undertake assessments, formulation, interventions, group, individual and indirect work with clients, staff teams, and families/carers.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

We are pleased to offer this development role to an enthusiastic, committed psychological therapist/psychologist to contribute to the development and delivery of psychological services in the Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway in Herefordshire. This will be based at the inpatient rehabilitation ward in Hereford (Oak House), with close links with the other parts of the pathway (EIPS and AOT primarily).

Herefordshire is at the forefront of Community Transformation, and Oak House forms part of a highly performing Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway.

  • Part time working.
  • There is opportunity for some blended working (on site/from home).
  • Dependent on experience you will be appointed at band 7 or band 8a. If appointed at band 7, upon successful completion of the development plan you will move to a band 8a. Copies of both job descriptions are included in the supporting documents.

We welcome enquires so please contact the recruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of the advert) for informal discussion. Interviews are currently planned for 19th January 2024.

We are also advertising this as a band 8a post.

This post is integral to the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies for people with diagnoses of psychosis or bipolar disorder. You will work alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as inpatient rehabilitation team colleagues.

The post holder will provide specialist individual interventions (CBTpbd and Family Interventions), alongside other models. The post will involve offering individual and group psychological therapies, individual and group supervision/reflective practice and consultation within the team. There are many opportunities for providing (and receiving) training, as well as working with colleagues across the pathway more broadly. You will be actively supported to develop service initiatives and trauma informed practice, as well as engaging in audit and research as appropriate, in line with key national and local priorities and with local partners.

We offer a variety of evidence based psychological models and invest in model specific supervision. As a development role, your personal and professional development will be key, fostered within a culture of strong, compassionate working relationships.

  • Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.
  • Use their initiative, be responsible and accountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialist psychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training to other health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager.
  • Receive and actively participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.
  • Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.
  • Meet and maintain targets within the Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway.
  • Undertake assessments, formulation, interventions, group, individual and indirect work with clients, staff teams, and families/carers.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

We are pleased to offer this development role to an enthusiastic, committed psychological therapist/psychologist to contribute to the development and delivery of psychological services in the Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway in Herefordshire. This will be based at the inpatient rehabilitation ward in Hereford (Oak House), with close links with the other parts of the pathway (EIPS and AOT primarily).

Herefordshire is at the forefront of Community Transformation, and Oak House forms part of a highly performing Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway.

  • Part time working.
  • There is opportunity for some blended working (on site/from home).
  • Dependent on experience you will be appointed at band 7 or band 8a. If appointed at band 7, upon successful completion of the development plan you will move to a band 8a. Copies of both job descriptions are included in the supporting documents.

We welcome enquires so please contact the recruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of the advert) for informal discussion. Interviews are currently planned for 19th January 2024.

We are also advertising this as a band 8a post.

This post is integral to the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies for people with diagnoses of psychosis or bipolar disorder. You will work alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as inpatient rehabilitation team colleagues.

The post holder will provide specialist individual interventions (CBTpbd and Family Interventions), alongside other models. The post will involve offering individual and group psychological therapies, individual and group supervision/reflective practice and consultation within the team. There are many opportunities for providing (and receiving) training, as well as working with colleagues across the pathway more broadly. You will be actively supported to develop service initiatives and trauma informed practice, as well as engaging in audit and research as appropriate, in line with key national and local priorities and with local partners.

We offer a variety of evidence based psychological models and invest in model specific supervision. As a development role, your personal and professional development will be key, fostered within a culture of strong, compassionate working relationships.



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