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Clinical PsychologistinEssexinEssexPUBLISHED THU 14 DEC 2023

Band 8b: £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum  FIXEDTERM 
MENTAL HEALTHNHS

Inclusion

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:

  • Provide a clinical psychology service for patients with moderate to severe mental health issues within the community mental health pathway, including psychological assessments, formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapies for individuals and groups.
  • Develop and implement personalised treatment plans, applying a range of psychological interventions based on best practice guidelines and maintaining high standards of clinical judgement.
  • Maintain accurate patient records using IAPTus and prepare comprehensive reports for multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
  • Lead the psychological services in the designated area, managing resources effectively, and ensuring the team operates efficiently. Oversee service delivery, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategic changes.
  • Line manage senior staff, including supervising psychology trainees, assistant psychologists, and other team members, ensuring high-quality clinical practice through regular supervision, training, and professional development.
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide guidance on risk management, ensuring patient and staff safety.

This role involves working in both office-based and remote settings, and may occasionally require travel or work in challenging environments.

Experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist - Lead our Award-Winning Service!

Are you a passionate Clinical Psychologist ready to make a real impact in mental health care? We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead our award-winning, innovative Psychological Therapies Service, providing evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing serious mental health problems who often find themselves caught in the gap between primary and secondary care services.

About You:You will be an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a strong background in delivering psychological therapy within primary care settings. Ideally, you are an accredited CBT therapist, qualified to deliver EMDR, although we are open to considering expertise in other modalities. A working knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies and NICE-recommended treatment protocols for Serious Mental Health Problems (SMHP) is essential.

Your leadership skills will be key as you guide and support our team. Experience in line managing staff is beneficial, as is the ability to innovate and lead service development.

What We Provide:We offer clinicians a fully resourced environment, complete with IT and communications equipment, and the use of the IAPTus patient administration system, enabling a paperless workflow. You'll need to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, and members of the public, respect individual confidentiality, and manage your tasks within set deadlines.

Alongside the Inclusion Thurrock, Clinical Lead, this post holder is responsible for the provision of therapy within the Inclusion Thurrock, Psychological Therapy Service. This incorporates complex assessments leading to psychological formulations and treatment plans for patients within the service.

As a senior clinician with specialist post-qualification training, the post holder will take responsibility for the development of specific psychological therapies across the service. This includes leading or contributing to training, supervision and governance aspects of the specific therapeutic model.

You will ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist psychological therapy service to clients of the service team. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other psychological therapists and other clinical members of the team who provide evidence based care and treatment. You will work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.


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:
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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