Job summary
Are you an experienced and skilled
psychologist?Are you passionate about improving mental health services for
young people with learning disabilities?Are you looking for a new challenge and
the opportunity to contribute to a developing service?
Then we want to meet you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for a counselling/clinical psychologist to join our CAMHS Learning Disability team
in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The successful applicant will deliver
evidence-based clinical work via time-boundaried psychological interventions across
Worcestershire.
You will have a proven record of
delivering evidence-based therapeutic work, with a record of working
compassionately & collaboratively. No two days will be the same so
flexibility, problem solving skills and a desire to make a difference are all
vital for this role.
You will provide clinical
supervision/mentorship to junior members of the Team and in turn will receive support
from the most senior psychology leads in the Trust.
This is a part time role working 25 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician, you will have a strong background working with young
people with mental health challenges and will be comfortable delivering
interventions that meet the needs of those with learning disabilities.
You will be an autonomous practitioner, with strong time management
skills and the ability to manage the ebb and flow that comes with
community-based mental health work. You will hold your own caseload and be able
to proactively manage this, working collaboratively within CAMHS and across
multiple agencies.
You will work closely with the CAMHS LD team and actively engage with
MDTs, clinical case discussions and risk formulations.
You will sympathetically and efficiently manage escalations and will
keep patient, family and staff wellbeing at the heart of what you do.
We offer a flexible working pattern and are committed to upholding a
compassionate and inclusive working culture we are excited to speak with you,
if you think this role may be for you!
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the
Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified
psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
Training and experience in application of psychological knowledge
within a number of different specialties
Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological
interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity
and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Knowledge required specific to the role and
clinical area
Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of
psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including
specialised psychological assessments and
interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations andphysical health difficulties
Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
Doctoral level knowledge of research design
and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced
within the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology or above in psychology
Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling
Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by
the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Post qualification training in specific,
evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations
and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
Evidence of regular further professional
training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council
(HCPC) and the BPS
Eligible for registration as a Chartered
Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
Eligible for registration as a Practitioner
member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Role modelling good behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on
feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Highly developed and effective communication
skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly
personal and sensitive information
Advanced ability to develop and maintain a
therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately
Able to communicate effectively within the
team and build good sound working relationships
Good presentation and teaching skills, able to
use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal
settings
Able to meet the travel requirements of the
post
Able
to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the
Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified
psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
Training and experience in application of psychological knowledge
within a number of different specialties
Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological
interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity
and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Knowledge required specific to the role and
clinical area
Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of
psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including
specialised psychological assessments and
interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations andphysical health difficulties
Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
Doctoral level knowledge of research design
and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced
within the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology or above in psychology
Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling
Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by
the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Post qualification training in specific,
evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations
and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
Evidence of regular further professional
training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council
(HCPC) and the BPS
Eligible for registration as a Chartered
Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
Eligible for registration as a Practitioner
member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling
Psychologist
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Role modelling good behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on
feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Highly developed and effective communication
skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly
personal and sensitive information
Advanced ability to develop and maintain a
therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately
Able to communicate effectively within the
team and build good sound working relationships
Good presentation and teaching skills, able to
use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal
settings
Able to meet the travel requirements of the
post
Able
to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex psychological presentations and physical health conditions
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British
- Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical
- health difficulties, across the age span
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Group presentation skills
- IT skills / Microsoft Office: Word / Outlook / Excel
- Ability to support the learning needs of self and others
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas
- Motivational leadership skills and effective team player
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change / conflict
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division
- of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience in training / teaching and student assessment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex psychological presentations and physical health conditions
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British
- Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical
- health difficulties, across the age span
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Group presentation skills
- IT skills / Microsoft Office: Word / Outlook / Excel
- Ability to support the learning needs of self and others
- Ability to prioritise work dealing with a complex range of agendas
- Motivational leadership skills and effective team player
- Ability to develop new skills and manage change / conflict
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division
- of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience in training / teaching and student assessment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
