Clinical Psychologist - Development Post B7 / B8a inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED THU 14 NOV 2024

Band 7: £46,148 to £60,504 a year Per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust rwPj8Yyz

The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for its Intensive Support Team focused on adults with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will engage in a multidisciplinary approach to support individuals in maintaining community living, minimizing hospital admissions, and facilitating discharge transitions. Responsibilities include conducting specialist assessments, delivering psychological interventions, and providing consultation, training, and supervision to other staff members. The role offers strong support and supervision, opportunities for professional development, and research collaborations with local training programs and universities.

Candidates who do not yet meet the criteria for the Band 8a position may be considered for a Development Post at Band 7, with a structured pathway to progress to Band 8a within two years. This role encourages applications from newly qualified clinicians, emphasizing a commitment to fostering growth and competency in the field. Interested individuals can reach out to the Principal Clinical Psychologist or the Consultant Clinical Psychologist for more information.

Are you passionate about supporting people with a learning disability? Would you liketo make a difference to people's lives and support them to live a meaningful life in the community?

We are looking to employ a Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established Intensive Support Team for adults with a learning disability. You will be joining existing psychologists in the team where there is strong, true multi-disciplinary working and where the contribution of psychological services staff is highly valued.

Our aim is to work collaboratively as an MDT to support those people to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital remaining at home in the community with an improved quality of life.We also support individuals through discharge transition out of hospital. Our team works in partnership with the individual, their families and carers to gain a greater understanding of their needs and works closely with the local community learning disability teams and social care to ensure a cohesive approach and continuity of care.

Along with existing psychological services colleagues, you will provide input to IST in the form of specialist assessments, psychological interventions, team formulation, consultation, training and supervision of other qualified staff.

Successful applicants will receive excellent support and regular, good quality supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development. We have well-established links with the Coventry and Warwick Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology, providing core placements, teaching sessions and supervising doctoral research projects. We are also developing further research links with Warwick University and there will be a variety of opportunities to maintain and develop your research skills.

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If you do not yet meet the criteria for the band 8a role, we will support applications from candidates that meet the criteria for the band 7 role and job description (please see additional documents on NHS jobs).

In these instances, the successful candidate would be appointed to a Development Post role at band 7 and provided opportunities and support to progress to the band 8a role upon successful completion of a preceptorship programme. It is expected that this process will be achievable within a period of up to two years, although timescales may vary between different staff members in Development Posts. In the event that elements of the expected competencies to progress to 8a are not fully met, the role will remain as a band 7.

This will be further discussed as part of the interview and recruitment process as appropriate. Applications from newly qualified/soon to qualify clinicians are therefore welcomed.

For further information please contact , Principal Clinical Psychologist: or Dr Claire David, Consultant Clinical Psychologist:

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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).

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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