Job summary Are you passionate about improving access to psychological interventions for people with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder? We are looking to recruit a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist to join our developing pathway for people with a diagnosis of Psychosis or Bipolar. This is a community-based role within Sarum Community Mental Health Team (Salisbury). As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for offering high-quality psychological treatments and family interventions as part of the Psychosis and Bipolar Pathway. Case consultation and joint work with team members will also be an expectation. You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst providing a highly professional service to people with psychosis and their families. In addition to holding a clinical caseload, you will have opportunities to develop leadership skills including supervision, consultation and training. Research and service development opportunities are also available and encouraged. We would welcome applications from candidates with post-qualification experience and also newly qualified psychologists and therapists with a strong interest in working with psychosis. BABCP accreditation /accreditable would be desirable. As a member of the Wiltshire Psychological Therapies Service (PTS), you will be part of a thriving team with opportunities to access training to support your professional development. Main duties of the job To provide a psychology service to the Psychosis and Bipolar Pathway in Sarum CMHT, working therapeutically with clients that can present with complexity. To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Undertake R & D and clinical audit. Clinically supervise other psychological practitioners and the wider team in psychologically informed ways of working About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number 342-WTS027-0125 Job locations Fountain Way Hospital Wilton Road Salisbury SP2 7FD Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. PROFESSIONAL To adhere to the HCPC / BABCP policies and procedures. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. To participate in local psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology / CBT practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues / CBT therapists. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession, ensuring a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. Please see attached Job description for additional details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL To provide a psychology service to the designated team including assessment and therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate. To provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group. To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead as appropriate, to the needs of the service. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems. To ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust. PROFESSIONAL To adhere to the HCPC / BABCP policies and procedures. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995). To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures. To participate in local psychology meetings and Trust wide meetings as appropriate. To maintain and develop high standards of psychology / CBT practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychologist colleagues / CBT therapists. To participate in an annual performance appraisal. SERVICE GOVERNANCE To participate in service governance processes in the profession, ensuring a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. Please see attached Job description for additional details of roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent, or qualification in a relevant, evidence-based psychological therapy for working with people with psychosis. HCPC Registration, or other relevant regulated professional registration (e.g. NMC, UKCP) Desirable BABCP Accredited or meeting requirements for accreditation Skills and Experience Essential Post qualification training and experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the client group Experience of working with severe and enduring mental health problems Desirable Experience of working with clients presenting with Psychosis and Bipolar Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent, or qualification in a relevant, evidence-based psychological therapy for working with people with psychosis. HCPC Registration, or other relevant regulated professional registration (e.g. NMC, UKCP) Desirable BABCP Accredited or meeting requirements for accreditation Skills and Experience Essential Post qualification training and experience in evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the client group Experience of working with severe and enduring mental health problems Desirable Experience of working with clients presenting with Psychosis and Bipolar 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Fountain Way Hospital Wilton Road Salisbury SP2 7FD Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)