Clinical Psychologist inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED
MON 2 DEC 2024
Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including older adults and those with dementia, enhancing their mental health and well-being.
Integration into a supportive and collaborative team environment with a strong network of psychologists across the Trust.
Involvement in service development programs that value psychological input, providing a chance to contribute to impactful changes in care delivery.
Access to research, supervision, and teaching opportunities through partnerships with professional training courses and academic institutions.
Flexible working arrangements, including options for part-time roles (0.5 wte or 1.0 wte) and a commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Engagement in a variety of clinical work, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions, contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions.
A strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with access to employee-led networks that promote these values within the workplace.
The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking highly skilled Clinical Psychologists to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services at Highbury Hospital and Blossomwood. Available positions include part-time (0.5 wte) and full-time (1.0 wte) roles, primarily rated at Band 8a, with consideration for those nearing qualification or newly qualified under a preceptorship arrangement.
Psychologists in these roles will provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions for older individuals with mental health issues and dementia. They will also contribute to the development of psychologically informed care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through case discussions, supervision, and training.
The Trust emphasises staff wellbeing and offers various support networks and opportunities for professional development through strong connections with academic institutions. Interested candidates are encouraged to align with the Trust’s values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork. For further information, contact Principal Clinical Psychologist Abigail Robinson.
Psychologists in these roles will provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions for older individuals with mental health issues and dementia. They will also contribute to the development of psychologically informed care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through case discussions, supervision, and training.
The Trust emphasises staff wellbeing and offers various support networks and opportunities for professional development through strong connections with academic institutions. Interested candidates are encouraged to align with the Trust’s values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork. For further information, contact Principal Clinical Psychologist Abigail Robinson.
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist – Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services
We are looking to recruit Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologists to join some of our inpatient wards within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). The posts are be based at Highbury Hospital and or Blossomwood and are on different wards. The wards provide care for people with mental health needs and dementia, and there will be opportunity to work on both types of wards if desired. We currently have several vacancies that could be recruited to 0.5 wte posts, or the opportunity to recruit to a 1.0 wte post. These posts are advertised at Band 8a, however we welcome applications from applicants who are approaching qualification, newly qualified or are interested in a preceptorship arrangement.
MHSOP is an established Care Unit and psychology is valued. We are engaged in several service development programmes. The Care Unit is reviewing the provision of psychologically informed care, staff training to support this work and embedding new roles to facilitate the delivery of psychological interventions. Psychologists are integral to this process, and you would support and participate in such developments.
There is a strong and developing network of Psychologists across the Trust, and within the care unit. We have relationships with professional training courses and academic institutions, which provides further research, supervision and teaching opportunities.
The inpatient wards provide hospital-based assessment and interventions for older people with a variety of mental health needs and people with a diagnosis of dementia. The wards also have links with the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT).
Clinical work within the team will include providing direct psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions. In addition, you would support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training and consultation.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abigail Robinson Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
We are looking to recruit Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologists to join some of our inpatient wards within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). The posts are be based at Highbury Hospital and or Blossomwood and are on different wards. The wards provide care for people with mental health needs and dementia, and there will be opportunity to work on both types of wards if desired. We currently have several vacancies that could be recruited to 0.5 wte posts, or the opportunity to recruit to a 1.0 wte post. These posts are advertised at Band 8a, however we welcome applications from applicants who are approaching qualification, newly qualified or are interested in a preceptorship arrangement.
MHSOP is an established Care Unit and psychology is valued. We are engaged in several service development programmes. The Care Unit is reviewing the provision of psychologically informed care, staff training to support this work and embedding new roles to facilitate the delivery of psychological interventions. Psychologists are integral to this process, and you would support and participate in such developments.
There is a strong and developing network of Psychologists across the Trust, and within the care unit. We have relationships with professional training courses and academic institutions, which provides further research, supervision and teaching opportunities.
The inpatient wards provide hospital-based assessment and interventions for older people with a variety of mental health needs and people with a diagnosis of dementia. The wards also have links with the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT).
Clinical work within the team will include providing direct psychological and neuropsychological assessment and interventions. In addition, you would support the delivery of psychologically informed care and care planning through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, training and consultation.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abigail Robinson Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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