Clinical PsychologistinNorwich inNorwichPUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year gross per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MENTAL HEALTHNHSPENSION

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustrZxavdm0

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join their Staff Support service in Norwich at an 8a level. This newly created position will involve providing specialized mental health support to the organisation's staff who are facing various psychological challenges, often related to workplace incidents. The role entails direct clinical care, governance of psychological practice, supervision of team members, and involvement in specialized clinical work, including assessment and training initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to staff development, and participate in research and service enhancement.

This position offers numerous benefits, including an NHS pension, extensive training opportunities, career progression, and a generous annual leave policy. The role emphasises a supportive work culture, focusing on lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Although some hybrid working may be accommodated, the position primarily requires face-to-face interaction with individuals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the mental health landscape within your community, the Trust encourages you to apply.

The Staff Support service is seeking an 8a applied psychologist to join a team of experienced professionals, delivering mental health support to people working at NSFT. This is a new post and follows a reconfiguration of the service to meet the emerging needs of the organisation. The successful candidate will work with an 8b clinical lead psychologist, TRiM practitioners, RMNs, psychotherapists and a research lead. The work is overseen by a consultant-grade psychologist and sits alongside our portfolio of successful Talking Therapies offerings in Norfolk & Waveney and Suffolk.

This role involves direct clinical care of staff experiencing a variety of mental health presentations, often following difficult incidents at work.

Duties of the role include:

To provide a high quality specialist clinical psychology service for people with mental health problems across NSFT.
To work within professional guidelines and exercise shared responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the Service. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and intervention provided by clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment.
To undertake specialised clinical work within the Service which will include assessment, direct and indirect intervention, supervision, training and consultancy.
To provide specialist knowledge and consultation to staff at all levels and contribute to their development.
To utilise research and training skills and knowledge for clinical audit, policy and service development, research activity and other programmes within the Service.

This will require face to face working with individuals and therefore, while some hybrid working may be possible, it is not a remote working position.

About us
Benefits included with this role are:-

NHS pension

a comprehensive in house & external training programmes

career progression

starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)

staff physio service

NHS discounts and many more.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

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More about the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...

More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...

Useful skills for a Clinical Psychologist: Click to view

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).

Key Skills

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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