Job summary Senior Clinical Psychologist/ Counselling Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist: Band 8a, 30 hours per week. We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist, or Psychological Therapist to be part of a psychological intervention team offering a range of therapies to those presenting with significant mental health difficulties as part of the Newcastle North and East Adult Community Treatment Team (CTT) a multi-disciplinary service. The post sits within the psychosis pathway, offering interventions for service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. We work alongside a range of specialist NHS and third sector services, such as eating disorder, or First Episode Psychosis teams. The successful candidate will be based at Molineux Health Centre in Newcastle within an established psychology service. It should be noted that the team base is likely to move to Benton House in Sandyford, Newcastle, in the future. The team is made up of psychologists and psychological therapists offering a range of evidence- based psychological interventions, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, and CAT. You will be working alongside committed psychological therapies staff, supported by a dedicated and experienced MDT, with a progressive and supportive leadership team. Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for providing a qualified specialist psychological therapy to clients in a Newcastle North and East CTT, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions, in addition to clinical supervision, advice and consultation to colleagues, and to other non-professional carers, on psychological aspects of evidence-based assessment, formulation, care and treatment.The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.The post-holder will provide clinical supervision and clinical consultation/ advice in accordance with service needs.The post-holder will take a lead role within the team for psychological treatments in the psychosis pathway, including responsibility for checking adherence to NICE guidance through clinical supervision and monitoring.The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.The post-holder will contribute to training on a multi-disciplinary basis.The post-holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and other research within the remit of the post.The post-holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. 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 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 263-CCG24-269-AB Job locations Molineux NHS Centre Molineux Street Heaton NE6 1SG Job description Job responsibilities Opportunities for the successful applicant include varied work on well-established intervention pathways, offering appropriate evidence-based psychological treatments, supporting a range of colleagues, and enabling service development. You will be working alongside other therapists and MDT colleagues, as part of a Community Mental Health Service at an exciting time of Community Transformation and change in terms of psychological interventions. These improvements will lead to the further development of psychological therapies within the CTTs. There are opportunities for personal development, including through our strong links with local supervisors and training initiatives, as well as NHSE-funded training courses that are currently linked with CMH Community Transformation. If youre interested in working within psychology services in a busy multi-disciplinary team, based in the centre of Tyne & Wear, for a large Trust rated as Outstanding by CQC, then please dont hesitate to apply, and/ or contact us to find out more. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 22nd October 2024 Closing date : 5th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Opportunities for the successful applicant include varied work on well-established intervention pathways, offering appropriate evidence-based psychological treatments, supporting a range of colleagues, and enabling service development. You will be working alongside other therapists and MDT colleagues, as part of a Community Mental Health Service at an exciting time of Community Transformation and change in terms of psychological interventions. These improvements will lead to the further development of psychological therapies within the CTTs. There are opportunities for personal development, including through our strong links with local supervisors and training initiatives, as well as NHSE-funded training courses that are currently linked with CMH Community Transformation. If youre interested in working within psychology services in a busy multi-disciplinary team, based in the centre of Tyne & Wear, for a large Trust rated as Outstanding by CQC, then please dont hesitate to apply, and/ or contact us to find out more. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 22nd October 2024 Closing date : 5th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead. Experience of providing clinical supervision Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour. Able to meet the travel demands of the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Experience Essential Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead. Experience of providing clinical supervision Desirable Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the community pathway, e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff. Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Desirable Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure of highly emotive behaviour. Able to meet the travel demands of the post. 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 Molineux NHS Centre Molineux Street Heaton NE6 1SG Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)