Job summary
We are pleased to offer this role to anenthusiastic, committed psychologist to contribute to the development anddelivery of psychological services in the Psychosis and Bipolar DisorderPathway in Herefordshire. This will be based partly at the inpatientrehabilitation ward in Hereford (Oak House), and partly in the HerefordshireAssertive Outreach Team (AOT) also based in Hereford city centre.
Herefordshire is at the forefront of CommunityTransformation, and AOT/Oak House form part of a highly performing Psychosisand Bipolar Disorder Pathway.
Full time postsplit across two services, some opportunity for part-time working in one orother of the services might be available.
There is opportunityfor some blended working (on site/from home).
The post is offered as a development role ifapplicants do not meet all criteria for 8b post. (Band 8a to Band 8b) seeseparate advert. Copies of both jobdescriptions are included in the supporting documents.
We welcome enquires so pleasecontact the recruiting manager (details at the top right-hand side of theadvert) for informal discussion.Interviews are planned for September 2024.
Main duties of the job
This post is integral to the provision of NICErecommended psychological therapies for people with diagnoses of psychosis orbipolar disorder. You will work alongsidethe Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as inpatient rehabilitation andAOT team colleagues.
The post holder will provide specialist individualinterventions (CBTpbd and Family Interventions), alongside other models. Thepost will involve offering individual and group psychological therapies,individual and group supervision/reflective practice and consultation withinthe team. There are many opportunities for receiving and providing training, aswell as working with colleagues across the pathway more broadly. You will beactively supported to develop service initiatives and trauma informed practice,as well as engaging in audit and research as appropriate, in line with keynational and local priorities and with local partners.
We offer a variety of evidence based psychologicalmodels and invest in model specific supervision. Your personal and professional developmentwill be key, fostered within a culture of strong, compassionate workingrelationships. Leadership skills and experience working in the field ofPsychosis/Bipolar Disorder will be an advantage, as well as the ability to workwithin different MDTs and clinical settings.
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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. 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 staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with and promote the values andbeliefs of the organisation.
Use their initiative, be responsible andaccountable for providing a systematic psychology service, specialistpsychological interventions, clinical and research supervision and training toother health and care staff as agreed with the service lead/manager.
Receive and actively participate in regularclinical supervision in accordance with good practice.
Participate in national and regional professionalspeciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.
Meet and maintain targets within the Psychosis andBipolar Disorder Pathway.
Undertake assessments, formulation, interventions,group, individual and indirect work with clients, staff teams, andfamilies/carers.
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
2. Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
3. Post qualification training/ experience in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/ or physical health difficulties, across the age span
4. Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
5. Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
6. Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
7. Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
8. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
9. Is in the process of acquiring/has acquired clinical experience of an increasingly specialist nature
Experience
Essential
10. Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
11. A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
12. Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical area
13. 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
14. Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge across range of mental health presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
15. 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 across the life span and care settings
16. Experience of multi-agency/ multidisciplinary working
17. Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/families/couples
18. Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
19. Some prior experience of supervising
Knowledge
Essential
20. Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implication for clinical practice.
21. Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
22. Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information
Additional Criteria
Essential
23. Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.