Job summary Band 8A (preceptorship available at Band 7 until two years post qualification). Springbank ward is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Practitioner Psychologist to work within their unique award-winning in patient service for women with complex emotional needs. Springbank is the only NHS specialist unit in the country that provides care in a distinctive way adopting least restrictive practice and positive risk-taking strategies. As the ward psychologist you will have a busy and varied role. The ward adopts Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as its core approach to assessment, formulation, treatment, and ward structure. All staff have received some training in DBT and the skills and principles of DBT are woven into all interactions. You will play a key role in modelling putting theory into practice. You will be part of the wards leadership structure working closely alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist, Service Manager, Ward Manager and Senior Occupational Therapist as well as the wider MDT. Main duties of the job Dependent on your experience of DBT, you will be encouraged to take the role of DBT Consult Team Leader, lead on staff training, and oversee treatment integrity. DBT therapy training and experience is therefore highly desirable for this role. However, candidates with expertise in behavioural modification work and a willingness to undertake further training in DBT will be considered. As a member of the MDT and leadership team, you will be expected to get to know all the 12 services users on the ward and contribute to review meetings. You will also be responsible for running reflective practice and formulation groups for staff. This job will suit someone who is passionate about their work with patients with severe and complex emotional needs. You will need to have a hands-on, can-do approach, and be flexible in the way you work, recognizing the dual demands placed on therapist trained nursing staff working in treatment wards. You will need to be a good communicator able to engage with service users, ward staff, and the leadership team. You will receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and you will be welcomed into a small network of psychologists working in this field across the trust. You will be welcomed into a wider active and supportive professional network of psychologists across the trust, with access to a range of in-house peer supervision groups and training. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ communities. There are opportunities for service development work and research and CPFT encourages innovative practice. UEA is our local Clinical Psychology Training base, and you will have the opportunity to welcome trainee(s) on placement to support you in your work. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 310-MASMH-6911495 Job locations Springbank Ward Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB21 5EF Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To provide specialist psychological assessment including neuropsychology assessment, to provide NICE compliant specialist psychological therapy, to provide advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers; leading on aspects of the training and on-going supervision of non-psychologist staff in psychological interventions. To assist with appropriate governance arrangements for all psychological services within the teams. To contribute to the initial expert assessment of clients newly referred to the teams. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To provide advice on methods of evaluating the work of the team including advising on suitable outcomes measures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the teams. The post does not have any budgetary responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To provide specialist psychological assessment including neuropsychology assessment, to provide NICE compliant specialist psychological therapy, to provide advice and consultation on clients psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers; leading on aspects of the training and on-going supervision of non-psychologist staff in psychological interventions. To assist with appropriate governance arrangements for all psychological services within the teams. To contribute to the initial expert assessment of clients newly referred to the teams. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To provide advice on methods of evaluating the work of the team including advising on suitable outcomes measures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the teams. The post does not have any budgetary responsibilities. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence Desirable Recognised training in specialist assessment tools (e.g.PCL-R, HCR-20, WAISIV or other clinical assessments) Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a range of care settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different contexts. Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of interagency working. Knowledge & Understanding Essential Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of this client group. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Physical Requirements Essential Motivated towards personal and professional development with a strong CPD record. Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting. Skills and abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills. Skills in developing and/or delivering individual and group work. Skills in planning and organising caseload management. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence Desirable Recognised training in specialist assessment tools (e.g.PCL-R, HCR-20, WAISIV or other clinical assessments) Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a range of care settings Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different contexts. Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of interagency working. Knowledge & Understanding Essential Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of this client group. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Physical Requirements Essential Motivated towards personal and professional development with a strong CPD record. Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting. Skills and abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills. Skills in developing and/or delivering individual and group work. Skills in planning and organising caseload management. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 2017, 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 2017, 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). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Springbank Ward Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge CB21 5EF Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)