Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
* Cultural diversity staff network
* Disabled staff network
* LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
* Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
* Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
* Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term appointment or secondment to work within Psychological Services at Ferndene Hospital. Although not guaranteed, it is possible that this could become permanent.
This represents a unique opportunity to develop as a Band 8a Senior Psychologist within the Specialist CYPS CBU. Appropriate line management supervision and specialist clinical supervision will be provided within the service, as well as opportunities for appropriate professional development within the role.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working into the children and young people's inpatient wards on the Ferndene site. This will include dedicated work into specific wards and cover as clinically needed across the site. This will include both direct and indirect working, and involve working with a range of presentations such as trauma, self-harm, eating related difficulties, autism and learning disability.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Discussion will take place with the successful candidate in regards to specific role responsibilities, in part based on skills set and interests, as well as the clinical needs of the service.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 12th December 2024
Closing date: 26th December 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
* Doctoral level training in clinical 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 criteria
* Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
* Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Knowledge and skills relevant to the client group and setting (e.g. children; inpatient).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* At least 12 months post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment.
* Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
* Formal training in clinical supervision.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
* Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations.
* Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable criteria
* Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 640.7KB)
* Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
* Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
* Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
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