Consultant Practitioner Psychologist / Psychological therapist
NHS AfC: Band 8c
Main area: Psychological Therapies - Adult Acute Inpatient Trauma-Informed Care
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8c
Contract: 23 months (Fixed term for 23 months)
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref: 334-CLI-6906732
Site: Maudsley Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £82,462 - £93,773 per annum Incl. of inner HCAs pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are seeking a Consultant Psychological Practitioner to lead an innovative project in the roll-out of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) in our adult acute inpatient wards. The successful candidate will lead a small MDT supporting this inpatient work across all 4 South London & The Maudsley boroughs. This lead post will be responsible for developing the strategy for this work in co-production, design and collaboration with stakeholders. The project will support our strategic priorities around anti-racism, building a culture of trust with the communities we serve and providing outstanding mental health care.
Main duties of the job
This role will lead on strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation of the roll-out of trauma-informed approaches across our adult acute inpatient wards. The post-holder will lead, manage, and plan the delivery of a highly specialist consultation service providing expert clinical input and guidance around TIA. They will develop and hold the strategy for this work alongside all stakeholders including peer workers, service-users, medical, nursing, therapies, social work and psychological professions leads.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions, e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work, or occupational therapy OR equivalent relevant experience.
* Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent.
* Specific training in trauma-informed approaches / trauma-informed care.
Experience
* Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in work with adults with severe mental health problems.
* Experience of undertaking leadership roles including managing projects involving relationships with numerous stakeholders.
* Evidence of having worked in adult acute inpatient settings.
Knowledge
* Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of trauma-informed care.
* Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
Skills
* Ability to communicate the ethos and culture of trauma-informed care to different professional and lay audiences.
* Advanced skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics.
Please note:
* All applications for this post will need to be made online.
* Read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role.
* Closing date is a guide only; the vacancy may close earlier.
* We are a smoke-free Trust.
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