Psychological Practitioner / Psychological Therapist inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
SAT 18 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a modern acute mental health inpatient and psychiatric intensive care unit, enhancing clinical skills in a contemporary environment.
Engagement in a cohesive and collaborative team focused on quality improvement and service development, fostering a supportive work culture.
Ability to provide impactful psychological care to a diverse range of patients, helping those in acute phases of mental health crises.
Involvement in delivering clinical supervision and training, promoting professional development and contributing to the wider mental health community.
Chance to work with innovative treatment models such as Comprehend, Cope and Connect (CCC), ensuring evidence-based practice.
Competitive salary and fixed-term position with opportunities for secondment, allowing for career flexibility.
The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified psychological practitioner/therapist to join the Southampton Acute and Crisis Psychology Team for a fixed 12-month term. The ideal candidate should be an accredited therapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT), or Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). The role entails providing high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including psychosis and trauma, within an inpatient and crisis service environment. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, managing care plans, and engaging in training and professional development.
The position is based at Antelope House in Southampton, which serves as an acute mental health inpatient unit and a hub for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience in psychological assessments and treatment, possess excellent communication skills, and contribute to a team culture centered around quality improvement and supportive dynamics. The Trust is committed to inclusivity in its recruitment processes and is open to flexible working arrangements.
The position is based at Antelope House in Southampton, which serves as an acute mental health inpatient unit and a hub for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience in psychological assessments and treatment, possess excellent communication skills, and contribute to a team culture centered around quality improvement and supportive dynamics. The Trust is committed to inclusivity in its recruitment processes and is open to flexible working arrangements.
Job Summary
The Southampton Acute and Crisis Psychology Team is excited to be offering a fixed term psychological practitioner / therapist post, and we are seeking to recruit an accredited CBT, MBT or CAT therapist to join our team.
Antelope House is a modern acute mental health inpatient and psychiatric intensive care unit, as well as housing the Southampton Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). The Psychology Team offers high quality, recovery focused care to adults with a range of mental health needs, across inpatient and crisis services. We work trans-diagnostically with a range of presentations, including psychosis, trauma, and relational difficulties. We are a cohesive team with a strong focus on quality improvement and service development, and we hope to find someone who shares this drive and enthusiasm. The role can be challenging, but rewarding, and our team holds values around transparency, empathy and humour to create a supportive dynamic within the service.
The successful applicant will have experience in providing assessments, formulation, and adapted brief MBT, CAT or CBT for patients in the acute phase of their illness. Knowledge of and training in Comprehend, Cope and Connect (CCC) will be an integral part of the role and the successful candidate will be expected to engage in this training.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months. We would also be happy to consider offering this as a secondment to a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and formulation for people referred to the team.
To offer evidence based brief psychological group and/or individual interventions where appropriate.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessing, treating and contributing to recommendations for care/discharge plans for patients whose problems may require longer term psychological treatment.
To communicate to patients in a highly skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment including formulations of the individual's difficulties and the basis for treatment recommendations.
To conduct detailed risk assessments and to contribute to the collaborative and multi-professional assessment and management of risks posed by individuals.
To contribute to psychological understanding and care for the benefit of all patients of the service across all settings and agencies serving the patient group.
To be directly involved in the delivery of teaching, training and continuing professional development both within the service, the Trust and via appropriate local academic institutions.
To deliver clinical supervision to service staff in relation to CCC, within own levels of competence and in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-AC-7027
Job locations
Antelope House
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0YG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The Southampton Acute and Crisis Psychology Team is excited to be offering a fixed term psychological practitioner / therapist post, and we are seeking to recruit an accredited CBT, MBT or CAT therapist to join our team.
Antelope House is a modern acute mental health inpatient and psychiatric intensive care unit, as well as housing the Southampton Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). The Psychology Team offers high quality, recovery focused care to adults with a range of mental health needs, across inpatient and crisis services. We work trans-diagnostically with a range of presentations, including psychosis, trauma, and relational difficulties. We are a cohesive team with a strong focus on quality improvement and service development, and we hope to find someone who shares this drive and enthusiasm. The role can be challenging, but rewarding, and our team holds values around transparency, empathy and humour to create a supportive dynamic within the service.
The successful applicant will have experience in providing assessments, formulation, and adapted brief MBT, CAT or CBT for patients in the acute phase of their illness. Knowledge of and training in Comprehend, Cope and Connect (CCC) will be an integral part of the role and the successful candidate will be expected to engage in this training.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months. We would also be happy to consider offering this as a secondment to a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessment and formulation for people referred to the team.
To offer evidence based brief psychological group and/or individual interventions where appropriate.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessing, treating and contributing to recommendations for care/discharge plans for patients whose problems may require longer term psychological treatment.
To communicate to patients in a highly skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment including formulations of the individual's difficulties and the basis for treatment recommendations.
To conduct detailed risk assessments and to contribute to the collaborative and multi-professional assessment and management of risks posed by individuals.
To contribute to psychological understanding and care for the benefit of all patients of the service across all settings and agencies serving the patient group.
To be directly involved in the delivery of teaching, training and continuing professional development both within the service, the Trust and via appropriate local academic institutions.
To deliver clinical supervision to service staff in relation to CCC, within own levels of competence and in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-AC-7027
Job locations
Antelope House
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0YG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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