Opportunity to work in a well-established Older People's Mental Health service with a diverse range of teams, including Community Mental Health, Home Treatment, and a Memory Clinic accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Ability to provide high-quality, formulation-based care to older individuals with complex mental health issues, fostering a significant impact on their well-being.
Flexible working options allow for a supportive work-life balance, making it easier to manage personal commitments.
Access to robust professional development opportunities, including clinical supervision, training, and leadership roles in service development projects.
Potential for career progression to band 8a within 18-24 months upon meeting competency requirements, enhancing professional growth.
Generous employee benefits, including 27 days of annual leave, a comprehensive NHS pension scheme, and discounts at various retailers, along with free parking on site.
Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion and belonging, with staff networks promoting equality across diverse communities.
Are you a compassionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to make a genuine impact in the lives of older individuals? Join us in Reading with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where you'll be part of a dedicated team providing high-quality, tailored care to those with complex mental health needs, including dementia. With a part-time commitment of just 18.75 hours per week, this role offers the perfect balance for women seeking to advance their careers while enjoying flexibility in their personal lives.
At Berkshire Healthcare, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is our priority. You’ll have the chance to enhance your skills through continuous professional development and engage in meaningful service improvement projects, setting the stage for your career progression to Band 8a within 18-24 months. Imagine working in a spacious setting at Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, with the option to work from home and visit clients in their own homes. Plus, enjoy generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, a robust NHS pension scheme, and access to wellbeing resources. If you’re ready to embrace this rewarding journey, we’d love to hear from you!
At Berkshire Healthcare, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is our priority. You’ll have the chance to enhance your skills through continuous professional development and engage in meaningful service improvement projects, setting the stage for your career progression to Band 8a within 18-24 months. Imagine working in a spacious setting at Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, with the option to work from home and visit clients in their own homes. Plus, enjoy generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, a robust NHS pension scheme, and access to wellbeing resources. If you’re ready to embrace this rewarding journey, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a well-established Older People's Mental Health service with a diverse range of teams, including Community Mental Health, Home Treatment, and a Memory Clinic accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Ability to provide high-quality, formulation-based care to older individuals with complex mental health issues, fostering a significant impact on their well-being.
Flexible working options allow for a supportive work-life balance, making it easier to manage personal commitments.
Access to robust professional development opportunities, including clinical supervision, training, and leadership roles in service development projects.
Potential for career progression to band 8a within 18-24 months upon meeting competency requirements, enhancing professional growth.
Generous employee benefits, including 27 days of annual leave, a comprehensive NHS pension scheme, and discounts at various retailers, along with free parking on site.
Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion and belonging, with staff networks promoting equality across diverse communities.
Job Summary
PART TIME HOURS 18.75 PER WEEK
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied role across a well-establishedOlder People's Mental Health service which includes a Community Mental Health Team, a Home Treatment Team and a Memory Clinic which has been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist dedicated to providing high quality formulation-based care for older people with complex mental health needs and people with dementia.
There will be opportunities to further develop clinical skills through CPD, as well as leadership opportunities through service development projects, supervision experience and training. There will also be an opportunity to progress to band 8a once you have demonstrated that you meet the competencies over an 18-24 month period.
The postholder will be able to work from both the team's basein Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, Reading and home, with visits to clients' homes in the Reading area. Travel across Berkshire for meetings and training will occasionally be required.
Work base: Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire
Parking: Free parking on site
Main duties of the job
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
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-MHS618-B
Job locations
Prospect Park Hospital
Honey End Lane
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Nafera Kamara on or email: who will be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
PART TIME HOURS 18.75 PER WEEK
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied role across a well-establishedOlder People's Mental Health service which includes a Community Mental Health Team, a Home Treatment Team and a Memory Clinic which has been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist dedicated to providing high quality formulation-based care for older people with complex mental health needs and people with dementia.
There will be opportunities to further develop clinical skills through CPD, as well as leadership opportunities through service development projects, supervision experience and training. There will also be an opportunity to progress to band 8a once you have demonstrated that you meet the competencies over an 18-24 month period.
The postholder will be able to work from both the team's basein Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, Reading and home, with visits to clients' homes in the Reading area. Travel across Berkshire for meetings and training will occasionally be required.
Work base: Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire
Parking: Free parking on site
Main duties of the job
- To provide specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments for clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of client's mental health problems.
- To implement a range of specialised psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting, and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different models.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive way, oral and written form assessment results, formulation, outcome data, treatment plans and other sensitive and complex information.
- To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients.
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To engage in regular continuing professional development.
- To participate actively in Service Development to enhance quality of care.
- To maintain accurate clinical documentation as per guidance.
- To ensure adherence to Trust policies.
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
- 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
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-MHS618-B
Job locations
Prospect Park Hospital
Honey End Lane
Reading
RG30 4EJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, with HCPC registration
- Experience in, and passion for, working with older people and their families/carers.
- Experience in offering a psychological perspective in an MDT setting.
- Ability to work with people with complex and comorbid presentations, including cognitive impairment or physical health conditions.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Nafera Kamara on or email: who will be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, with HCPC registration
- Experience in, and passion for, working with olde
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