Job summary Full time 8A Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist or equivalent. We are looking for an experienced psychological clinician to help maintain the operational aspects of the psychological therapies service in critical care. The service is embedded across three critical care units and offers specialist interventions to inpatients, outpatients, their families and staff. This is an opportunity to develop leadership and clinical skills in a fast paced applied physical health environment where MDT working is valued. The post sits within the wider Psychological Therapies Service, Individual and group supervision are provided and although this role requires independent working it requires collaboration and is fully supported both governance and well being wise. Main duties of the job With support from the PTS management team the role will oversee the operational aspects of the MSE wide ICU psychological therapies service. Other primary duties are: To provide psychological screening, psychosocial information, assessment and treatment to patients and their families based on two MSE inpatient ICU units. To provide consultation on complex psychological issues to the wider multidisciplinary team by involvement in relevant unit meetings. To provide an outpatient psychology service to patients who have been cared for in the same ICU units. To provide training to staff on relevant psychological and mental health issues. To ensure and help provide a coherent approach to ICU staff support. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-B&P-BR-3145 Job locations Broomfield Court road chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities For more detail please review the job description. We would consider a job share as we are need motivated staff and we know this occurs when work life balance is prioritised. We employ staff who display an interest in the psychological impact of physical health and in particular trauma. If you think this is you or if If you would like to discuss the role visit do please contact us and ask to speak to a member of the PTS management team. Interviews will involve an initial group stage allowing plenty of time to learn more about the role and ask questions. This will be followed for successful candidates by a face to face interview. We look forward to your application. Job description Job responsibilities For more detail please review the job description. We would consider a job share as we are need motivated staff and we know this occurs when work life balance is prioritised. We employ staff who display an interest in the psychological impact of physical health and in particular trauma. If you think this is you or if If you would like to discuss the role visit do please contact us and ask to speak to a member of the PTS management team. Interviews will involve an initial group stage allowing plenty of time to learn more about the role and ask questions. This will be followed for successful candidates by a face to face interview. We look forward to your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accreditation HCPC or equivalent Professional doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent. (Adult psychotherapy, senior counsellor Desirable Additional qualification in models (ACT / EMDR) Experience Essential Experience working as a psychological clinician in a health psychology environment Experience working as a psychological clinician in an intensive care environment Relevant experience working as a psychological clinician in the NHS Experience of MDT working and its issues Desirable Experience working as a psychological clinician with trauma/ acquired injuries/ health conditions Experience Essential Experience supervising clinical staff and or trainees Experience running staff reflective practice groups Experience teaching MDT professionals Desirable Knowledge or training of staff models such as TRiM Experience Essential Good written communication: on application form and in interview Evidence of service development in previous roles Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accreditation HCPC or equivalent Professional doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent. (Adult psychotherapy, senior counsellor Desirable Additional qualification in models (ACT / EMDR) Experience Essential Experience working as a psychological clinician in a health psychology environment Experience working as a psychological clinician in an intensive care environment Relevant experience working as a psychological clinician in the NHS Experience of MDT working and its issues Desirable Experience working as a psychological clinician with trauma/ acquired injuries/ health conditions Experience Essential Experience supervising clinical staff and or trainees Experience running staff reflective practice groups Experience teaching MDT professionals Desirable Knowledge or training of staff models such as TRiM Experience Essential Good written communication: on application form and in interview Evidence of service development in previous roles 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court road chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)