Job summary Practitioner (Clinical or Counselling) Psychologist: Band 7-8a development post, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team), 0.5WTE This is an exciting opportunity for a recently or soon to be qualified clinical or counselling psychologist to undertake a band 7-8a preceptorship role in CWPT. This development post will be based with the North Warwickshire CRHTT in Nuneaton. We welcome applications from third year trainees due to qualify this year. Main duties of the job Working as a psychologist in CRHTT is a fantastic use of a psychologist's skills and no 2 days are the same. If you are interested in working at different levels of systems, providing direct clinical work as well as consultation, supervision, and getting involved in new initiatives to improve service user experience, then please call us to talk further. We do not have targets for contacts, we do not have waiting lists, and we work closely with our MDT colleagues. Practitioner Psychologists are an integral part of the team, engaging in co-production with staff, as well as people who use our service. We are particularly keen to hear from those people who have a strong recovery ethos, and/or who have experience of and a passion for working in crisis settings, and who are keen to collaborate at all levels of the system. About us At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. These include: generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support groups We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 444-7076025-CG Job locations Avenue House Nuneaton CV11 5HX Job description Job responsibilities This psychological role will allow you to use the full range of your skills as a Psychologist, including formulation, direct clinical work, supervision, training, research, and consultation, and will require excellent communication skills, working as a key part of the MDT, and supporting the work of the team to achieve the highest standards of crisis care in line with the latest evidence. This role will be essential in supporting psychologically-informed ways of working in the CRHTT, working in close liaison with the Principal and Consultant Clinical Psychologists for CRHTT and Urgent Care more widely. Please see attached job description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities This psychological role will allow you to use the full range of your skills as a Psychologist, including formulation, direct clinical work, supervision, training, research, and consultation, and will require excellent communication skills, working as a key part of the MDT, and supporting the work of the team to achieve the highest standards of crisis care in line with the latest evidence. This role will be essential in supporting psychologically-informed ways of working in the CRHTT, working in close liaison with the Principal and Consultant Clinical Psychologists for CRHTT and Urgent Care more widely. Please see attached job description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Person Specification Personal attributes Essential DClinPsy or equivalent qualification in clinical or counselling psychology Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Knowledge and awareness of a range of psychological models and how they may apply in clinical practice. Experience of working in crisis or inpatient settings. Self awareness; including awareness of own strengths, limitations and stress levels Person Specification Personal attributes Essential DClinPsy or equivalent qualification in clinical or counselling psychology Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Knowledge and awareness of a range of psychological models and how they may apply in clinical practice. Experience of working in crisis or inpatient settings. Self awareness; including awareness of own strengths, limitations and stress levels 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. 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. 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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Avenue House Nuneaton CV11 5HX Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)