Job summary Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and resilient clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist who thrives in a role which includes variety, complexity and challenge alongside opportunities for growth? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to join our specialist Personality Disorder Hub team with a permanent contract. We would welcome those wishing to work either 0.8, 0.9 or whole time equivalent. Main duties of the job The post will involve supporting clinical service delivery and will have a focus on providing supervision and scaffolding, developing complex formulations, enhancing and embedding trauma informed care. Caseloads will be small with an emphasis on clients with complex presentations. The role will also involve some degree of clinical leadership of community practitioners within a set locality. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 263-SCG24-131-EW Job locations Benfield House Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4PF Job description Job responsibilities The Hub provides case management and treatment to service users with complex emotional needs/severe personality difficulties who present with high risk to self and multiple comorbid complexities. The team also provides a range of scaffolding activities to other services. For a full description of the client group and role of the team please see the supplementary information. Within the Hub team a strong, positive culture has been fostered with a particular emphasis on wellbeing and building resilience, for what can undoubtedly be challenging roles. As a team we welcome diversity, celebrate and cultivate individual differences. We have a strong reflective culture, providing protected time and forums for learning, growth and development. Our service aims to provide hope, reduce stigma, promote inclusion and achieve positive treatment outcomes. We are currently reviewing the service model to ensure a goodness of fit between service user/carer, organisational and community transformation needs. As part of this we wish to enhance service user involvement, alongside working in line with the developing evidence base, especially trauma-based approaches. As a senior clinician within the team, you will be expected to have a clinical, supervision and leadership role. Practice shall entail both autonomous and collaborative team working with an emphasis on ensuring our practices and treatment pathways are psychologically and trauma informed. Successful candidates will receive clinical and professional supervision from a Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Please refer to both the job description and supplementary information for full details about the roles, responsibilities and necessary competencies required for the post. For those applying for a secondment please also ensure you have the agreement of your manager.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th October 2024 Closing date : 12th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities The Hub provides case management and treatment to service users with complex emotional needs/severe personality difficulties who present with high risk to self and multiple comorbid complexities. The team also provides a range of scaffolding activities to other services. For a full description of the client group and role of the team please see the supplementary information. Within the Hub team a strong, positive culture has been fostered with a particular emphasis on wellbeing and building resilience, for what can undoubtedly be challenging roles. As a team we welcome diversity, celebrate and cultivate individual differences. We have a strong reflective culture, providing protected time and forums for learning, growth and development. Our service aims to provide hope, reduce stigma, promote inclusion and achieve positive treatment outcomes. We are currently reviewing the service model to ensure a goodness of fit between service user/carer, organisational and community transformation needs. As part of this we wish to enhance service user involvement, alongside working in line with the developing evidence base, especially trauma-based approaches. As a senior clinician within the team, you will be expected to have a clinical, supervision and leadership role. Practice shall entail both autonomous and collaborative team working with an emphasis on ensuring our practices and treatment pathways are psychologically and trauma informed. Successful candidates will receive clinical and professional supervision from a Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Please refer to both the job description and supplementary information for full details about the roles, responsibilities and necessary competencies required for the post. For those applying for a secondment please also ensure you have the agreement of your manager.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 29th October 2024 Closing date : 12th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings. Evidence of ongoing CPD Evidence of providing clinical supervision Work as a clinical psychologist/psychological therapist for a minimum of 18 months and been in receipt of at least 50 hours clinical supervision Desirable Training in and provision of SCM, DBT or MBT Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience working cross culturally Skills Essential Ability to deliver training to others Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Effective written communication skills Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Proven track record of provision pf research or service development/improvement Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualifications Relevant professional registration Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group Substantial post qualification experience of specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings. Evidence of ongoing CPD Evidence of providing clinical supervision Work as a clinical psychologist/psychological therapist for a minimum of 18 months and been in receipt of at least 50 hours clinical supervision Desirable Training in and provision of SCM, DBT or MBT Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience working cross culturally Skills Essential Ability to deliver training to others Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Effective written communication skills Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Proven track record of provision pf research or service development/improvement Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualifications Relevant professional registration 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Benfield House Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4PF Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)