Principal Clinical Psychologist/ Principal Psychological Therapist inBradford inBradford PUBLISHED
WED 13 NOV 2024
Candidates should be committed to addressing barriers and inequalities faced by diverse and marginalized communities and will collaborate with health, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues to create holistic care solutions. The role includes opportunities for professional development, training, and advocacy for innovative practices that meet the needs of the local population.
We are seeking an experienced principal clinical psychologist or psychological therapist who is passionate about working to complete the co-production and embedding of a transdiagnostic clinical pathway for people receiving care from community mental health teams in Bradford and Craven. We offer a wide range of training, mentoring and reflective practice opportunities to our staff and seek someone who is committed to reducing barriers and inequalities for our diverse and marginalised communities and for groups who suffer from intersectional difficulties and needs to receive high quality, multi disciplinary, person centred and trauma informed care.
The successful candidate will join a strong and welcoming team to help us deliver on the embedded of clear, inclusive care pathways for people, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery for all.
Closing- 8th December 2024
Shortlisting- 9th December 2024
Interview- 16th December 2024
The successful candidate will be experienced working with adults with complex mental health needs and familiar with working through a trauma informed lens to understand what has happened to people and ways to alleviate their distress. The lead role oversees the psychological therapists and assistant psychologist in the team as well as providing support, training, formulation, reflective space and leadership with the wider clinical team and their own clinical work. We welcome innovation, creativity and holistic ways of working to meet the needs of our diverse communities.
The successful postholder will also work as part of Bradford and Craven's Act As One helping to build holistic person centred care for people in their local communities alongside colleagues in health, social care and the thriving voluntary services sector.
About us
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role
Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
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