Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to join our well respected Inpatient and Acute Psychology Service. The team are at the forefront of national developments in inpatient and acute working. We are keen to recruit people who are excited to work in innovate services and who are passionate about working with people and their families at the point of crisis. The post holder will work within the Integrated Crisis Hub (ICAH). The main purpose of ICAH is to avoid unnecessary presentations to ED where service users do not have an acute physical health issue and an assessment of their mental health needs can be facilitated elsewhere. It is also aimed at improving the service user experience through a single assessment and by creating an alternative space to assess service users who are in mental health crisis. Main duties of the job Provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions to people living with complex mental health issues, under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist (clinical or counselling psychologist).To communicate constructively with a range of healthcare professionals in a variety of services including nurses, social workers, allied health professionals (AHPs) and medical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)Build relationships with key stakeholders, which include Service Users, people who care for and about service users, Lived Experience Representatives, Local Operational Leads, Psychological Therapies Lead/supervisor, Qualified, trainee and assistant psychologist & psychological therapists, Multidisciplinary colleagues working in community and Primary Care Networks, Local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations and other community assetsWork as part of a multidisciplinary community team and liaise with relevant external agencies to facilitate and enable psychological interventionsCommunicate new learning approaches and provide constructive feedback to challenge and overcome barriers to implementation of best psychological practiceContribute to the training and development of the wider MDT regarding key psychological concepts and principles relevant to the clinical care of service users.Understand impact of multiple perspectives within the context of multidisciplinary teams About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (Plus HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-AR241-24 Job locations Goodmayes Hospital Ilford IG3 8XJ Job description Job responsibilities The role will involve creative andthoughtfulinput to individuals in crisis for a short amount of time. The service will work with individual for 24hrs and the CAP will play a central role in offering brief psychological interventions to those in crisis to support recovery and de-escalation. The CAP will offer assessments, consultation, triage and evidence based interventions. The CAP will play a senior role in the hub coordinating the activities of other colleagues including peer support workers and social therapists. As part of their leadership development the CAP will be required to Coordinate Shifts when on duty. The role will work across a 24 / 7 shift pattern, akin to other professionals in the hub, so the post holder will be expected to work a range of day shifts, night shifts and weekends. We are keen to recruit the right peoplewho share our passion for working with people in crisis. We offer excellent development opportunities including high quality and regular supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist, opportunities to supervise non-qualified staff, and links to our CPD programme with the wider psychological professions team. Applicants should have: - Completed their Clinical Associate Psychologist training and qualified. - Registered with the BPS as a CAP - Experience of working in an evidence-based way with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties, people in crisis and their families and carers -Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Job description Job responsibilities The role will involve creative andthoughtfulinput to individuals in crisis for a short amount of time. The service will work with individual for 24hrs and the CAP will play a central role in offering brief psychological interventions to those in crisis to support recovery and de-escalation. The CAP will offer assessments, consultation, triage and evidence based interventions. The CAP will play a senior role in the hub coordinating the activities of other colleagues including peer support workers and social therapists. As part of their leadership development the CAP will be required to Coordinate Shifts when on duty. The role will work across a 24 / 7 shift pattern, akin to other professionals in the hub, so the post holder will be expected to work a range of day shifts, night shifts and weekends. We are keen to recruit the right peoplewho share our passion for working with people in crisis. We offer excellent development opportunities including high quality and regular supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist, opportunities to supervise non-qualified staff, and links to our CPD programme with the wider psychological professions team. Applicants should have: - Completed their Clinical Associate Psychologist training and qualified. - Registered with the BPS as a CAP - Experience of working in an evidence-based way with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties, people in crisis and their families and carers -Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree in psychology (with graduate basis for registration with BPS) MCAP qualification from an accredited CAP training provider Experience Essential Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs. Delivering evidence based psychological interventions with individuals and groups presenting with severe and/or complex mental health problems Working in MDTs Audit, evaluation or research. Work in multi-cultural settings Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations. Conducting service-related research Desirable Work with behaviours that challenge services Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities Sound knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of at least one evidence based psychological therapy, and ability to apply this in practice Sound understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care Master's level knowledge of research design and methodology Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group. Awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health Ability to draw upon a specific theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of facts or situations to arrive at appropriate formulations, under clinical supervision Coherent understanding of how adverse experiences and environment impact on mental health and well-being Desirable An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Understanding of 'Population Health' strategy Skills Essential Strong ability to engage with a variety of services and community partners and stakeholders, and to expand existing networks To nurture and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners Work with people from a wide range of backgrounds Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances. Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression Respectful and collaborative approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals Able to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professionally. Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively. Provide & receive sensitive information in a highly emotive and sometimes hostile atmosphere, in a defined setting. Be flexible and adapt approach according to need Concentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc. Use IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, SPSS, Excel and Access. Ability to use or learn NHS clinical systems such as RIO. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree in psychology (with graduate basis for registration with BPS) MCAP qualification from an accredited CAP training provider Experience Essential Experience of work in the NHS with adults with complex mental health needs. Delivering evidence based psychological interventions with individuals and groups presenting with severe and/or complex mental health problems Working in MDTs Audit, evaluation or research. Work in multi-cultural settings Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations. Conducting service-related research Desirable Work with behaviours that challenge services Lived experience of mental health issues or psychological problems as a service user or carer Work with community, voluntary & social enterprise organisations Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS priorities Sound knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of at least one evidence based psychological therapy, and ability to apply this in practice Sound understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care Master's level knowledge of research design and methodology Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group. Awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health Ability to draw upon a specific theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of facts or situations to arrive at appropriate formulations, under clinical supervision Coherent understanding of how adverse experiences and environment impact on mental health and well-being Desirable An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Understanding of 'Population Health' strategy Skills Essential Strong ability to engage with a variety of services and community partners and stakeholders, and to expand existing networks To nurture and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners Work with people from a wide range of backgrounds Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others Manage effectively exposure to distressing/highly emotional circumstances. Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression Respectful and collaborative approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals Able to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professionally. Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively. Provide & receive sensitive information in a highly emotive and sometimes hostile atmosphere, in a defined setting. Be flexible and adapt approach according to need Concentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc. Use IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, SPSS, Excel and Access. Ability to use or learn NHS clinical systems such as RIO. 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Goodmayes Hospital Ilford IG3 8XJ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)