Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist inReading inReading PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Are you a dedicated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist? If so, come and join us at Berkshire Healthcare, our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ Trust. We have an incredible opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of adults in Berkshire who are struggling with the challenges of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) as part of our IMPACTT team. Join us and you will be welcomed by our friendly team and well supported to let your skills and expertise shine.

You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based psychological therapy, with a primary focus on Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT). You will be joining a MBT team that trains and supports therapists to work in a way that is adherent to the therapy model.

This role offers the perfect avenue to polish your expertise and expand your horizons, with an expected opportunity to complete MBT Practitioner level training leading to MBT Practitioner accreditation.

Staff wellbeing is paramount, and we deliver our therapies on a foundation of compassion.  We are one of Berkshire Healthcare’s compassionate teams, having participated in compassionate team training.  

You will be based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and the Athena Centre in Slough, and will need to travel to other locations across the Trust as per service demands. The role will be carried out face-to-face and remotely using Microsoft Teams.  

• You will deliver all aspects of Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT): individual therapy and groups sessions, and actively participating in MBT supervision.
• You will facilitate specialised psychological assessments, employing your expertise to facilitate these assessments effectively.
• Assessment and continuous monitoring of risks will be a crucial part of your role. Collaborating closely with colleagues, you'll implement strategies to manage risks effectively and ensure the safety and appropriateness of interventions.
• Engaging in regular supervision sessions will be integral to your professional growth, as well as providing supervision for others.
• Your active participation in IMPACTT meetings will contribute significantly to the collective efforts and collaborative approach within the team.
• Building strong connections and collaborating closely with key professionals will be pivotal in ensuring seamless and effective support for individuals under our care.
  
  

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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

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

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Williams Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number: