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Clinical Psychologist-Preceptorship Available B7-B8A inPapworth Everard inPapworth Everard PUBLISHED THU 23 JAN 2025

Band 7: £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT 
CLINICAL PATHWAY MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Follow Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity for Career Development, The preceptorship available at Band 7 allows newly qualified psychologists to transition smoothly into a Band 8A role within two years of qualification, promoting professional growth.
Collaborative Environment, Work alongside a diverse team of experienced psychologists and other healthcare professionals, fostering a rich environment for learning and professional development.
Impactful Work, Contribute to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and their families, making a meaningful difference in their quality of life through assessments and interventions.
Service Development, Play an integral role in developing clinical pathways and innovative practices, allowing for creative input and influence in shaping service delivery.
Autonomous Practice, Work autonomously within professional guidelines, offering a significant degree of responsibility and the chance to apply and expand your expertise independently.
Professional Leadership Support, Receive guidance and supervision from experienced colleagues, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and mental health wellbeing.
Research Opportunities, Engage in audit, policy development, and service evaluation, providing a chance to apply research skills and contribute to the advancement of psychological services.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) for the role of "Clinical Psychologist-Preceptorship Available B7-B8A" in Papworth Everard. This position allows for a preceptorship at Band 7 for candidates within two years post-qualification, offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on providing high-quality assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and their families. Responsibilities include conducting specialist psychological assessments, delivering NICE-compliant therapies, and offering consultation to colleagues, along with involvement in service development and training for both psychology staff and non-professional carers.

The role involves working across various community settings, potentially including inpatient environments, with an emphasis on securing the safety of clients and oneself during lone working situations. Due to the geographic nature of the service, candidates should possess a valid driving license and car access. Additional duties include governance of psychological services, contributing to the evaluation of team outcomes, and utilizing research skills for audits and policy development, all while adhering to professional guidelines.

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Useful skills for a Clinical Psychologist-Preceptorship Available B7-B8A:
To work as a Clinical Psychologist in a preceptorship role (Band 7 to Band 8A) in the UK, you will need a combination of education, training, and specific skills. Here’s a breakdown of the key requirements and skills you should possess:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: You must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology that is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
2. Registration with the HCPC: You need to be registered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC.
Relevant Experience:
1. Clinical Placement Experience: Prior experience during training in various clinical settings, including assessments, therapy, and working with diverse populations.
2. Supervised Practice: Preceptorships often indicate that you will be working under supervision for a period, so familiarity with receiving and incorporating feedback is important.
Essential Skills:
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct psychological assessments using standardized tools and methods to understand patients’ issues, needs, and backgrounds.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in delivering various evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or other modalities relevant to your patient population.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other professionals. You should be able to convey complex psychological concepts in an accessible manner.
4. Empathy and Active Listening: Ability to empathize with patients and actively listen to their concerns, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.
5. Analytical Skills: Proficient in evaluating clinical data, interpreting findings, and making informed decisions regarding patient care and therapy options.
6. Team Collaboration: Experience and skills in working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and how they influence mental health and treatment approaches.
8. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills to juggle multiple cases, documentation, and administrative responsibilities.
9. Continual Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, staying current with best practices in psychotherapy and psychological research.
Personal Qualities:
1. Professionalism: Demonstrate a high level of ethics and integrity in all professional interactions.
2. Resilience: Capacity to handle challenging situations, emotions, and stress inherent in clinical work.
3. Adaptability: Willingness and ability to adapt to varied clinical settings and patient needs.
Additional Considerations:
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and ethical guidelines related to mental health and psychological practices in the UK.
- Experience with specific populations or settings (e.g., child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, neuropsychology) could be beneficial, depending on the specific role.
 


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