Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Development post)
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. The post is within our Older Adult Inpatient Service, based at the Campus for Aging and Vitality, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The post is open to candidates with experience meeting the Band 8a person specification. It is a fully supported development post for candidates with less experience, with progression to the Band 8a role upon successful completion of a defined Preceptorship Programme. This is not an entitlement to band progression but will be based upon the successful achievement of a mutually agreed development plan as monitored by the candidate and their Psychology Lead.
The development plan will be met at a minimum of 18 months of the successful candidate having been in a Band 7 role and a maximum of 3 years. This timescale will depend on the candidate's experience and will be fully supported by the organisation in terms of supervision, relevant CPD, training, and learning opportunities. If the elements of the development plan are not fully achieved within the pre-agreed timescale, the role will remain as a Band 7.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will work into two older adult wards. Castleside is a 10-bedded ward for people with organic problems including dementia, providing assessment and a range of treatments to service users and their families through a multi-disciplinary team. Akenside is our 10-bedded ward for older people with mental health problems arising from functional disorders such as depression, anxiety, or psychosis.
The post involves providing expertise in specialist psychological assessment, including cognitive assessments, formulation, and brief psychological interventions. Provision of family and group work are also valued parts of the service. The role includes supporting the multidisciplinary team through team supervision and training, and supporting the evaluation of the effectiveness of services.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, able to meet the demands of the modern NHS. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment to build a career.
The post holder will be part of a supportive psychology team providing Acute, Rehabilitation, and Older Adult inpatient services for Newcastle and Gateshead. The team is part of a valued trust-wide psychological service with regular meetings and support activities to ensure professional governance and promote evidence-based and innovative psychologically informed care.
Working in inpatient services offers excellent opportunities to develop a range of skills, including direct clinical work, clinical leadership, service development, staff support, and training. We welcome contact from interested candidates to discuss the role further and to visit our service.
Job Responsibilities
The post involves providing specialist psychological assessment and formulation, including neuropsychological assessment, and using the Newcastle Model with service users and teams. The post holder will support the development of collaborative psychological formulations and deliver psychological interventions with service users and families, working as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will help provide support to multidisciplinary staff through supervision, team formulation, and contribute towards complex risk assessment and care planning, and provision of reflective practice sessions and training. The post holder will contribute to service evaluation, enhancing the quality of care.
We are looking for applicants who can work as part of a team and independently, with a high level of research and report writing skills. The post holder will receive support to develop their skills in the required areas of work, with appropriate supervision from an experienced clinical psychologist.
Closing date: 13th January 2025. We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies, and lifespan developmental psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.
* Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, and/or other fields of applied psychology. Additional training in specific therapeutic approaches.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across various care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan with a full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis, and personality disorder.
* Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision. Knowledge of legislation related to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Competencies
* Skills in complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention, and management. Skills in evidence-based psychological interventions. Well-developed communication skills to convey complex, sensitive information to clients and professionals.
Role/Team Specific Requirements
* Ability to teach and train others using various multimedia materials for presentations in public, professional, and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ clinical governance mechanisms to support clinical practice.
* Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Personal Characteristics
* Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-disciplinary/agency teams.
Additional Requirements
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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