7/ 8a Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist - Inpatient Psychology Service inRochford inRochford PUBLISHED MON 6 JAN 2025

*An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 0.5 WTE band 7/8a Preceptorship Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (PLUS an additional 20% payment) to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Rochford*

Attached to this post is a Recruitment Retention Premia (RRP) of 20% for 2 years, fixed from start date. This will be applied if the post holder has completed pre-employment checks and agreed a start date prior to 31st March 2025.

The RRP only applies to the employee whilst they remain in post (and subject to successful completion of the 6 months probationary period/in line with appraisals). We acknowledge that inpatient wards post-covid have experienced increased levels of acuity, staffing challenges and that non-inpatient roles have moved towards some remote working. Our RRP recognises these changes and supports those individuals who are passionate about working in our inpatient wards.

We invest in our staff. Many of our Consultant Psychologists have been promoted within EPUT. We value staff well-being and understand the importance of flexible working to maintain a work/home life balance and offer different configurations, including a combination of remote and on-site working. Part time and job-share applications are welcome for discussion.

We are looking for someone with experience of a range of presentations who can formulate complexity and risk and work well within an MDT. Experience of in-patient settings is desirable but not essential - if you have experience of working with complex needs and trauma and enjoy the benefits and challenges of working in an MDT, please get in touch.

Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement at Band 7.

The post holder will join a team of Psychological Practitioners, including CPs, CBT therapists, APs, CAPs, and Arts Therapists. Excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills are essential, as are an ability to work with service users in crisis. Indirect duties include: supervisory responsibilities, representation at meetings, leading/ supporting with service development and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice and staff training).

Join EPUT for a wealth of benefits:

• A commitment to develop your career
• A preceptorship arrangement for newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (when criteria have been fulfilled, usually 6-12 months post induction)
• A relocation package of up to £8000 (under specific terms)

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential and eligibility for registration with a professional body (BPS).

About us

We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individuals crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges.

EPUTs Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.

As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation. We can offer guidance for candidates coming from overseas about settling into working in the UK and we have a programme to provide a buddy for you, i.e. a member of the Psychological Services Directorate who has also emigrated to join us at EPUT and can guide you through as you settle into your new home. We understand that, as an overseas candidate, you will have gone through excellent training in your country of origin and we encourage you to join us, even if for 2 to 3 years if you are not yet sure that you want to make the UK your permanent residence.

The Psychological Services Directorate enjoys good links with and supervises clinical psychology trainees from The University of East Anglia, University of Essex and University College training schemes. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are encouraged as well as formal courses. Members of the directorate have enjoyed secondments and learning opportunities across the Trust. Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement.

For more information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.