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.
Job overview
We wish to recruit an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Older Adult Pathway in Northumberland. This post will be split across two sites, Ashmore House in Ashington, covering South Central Northumberland and the Fairnington Centre in Hexham, covering West Northumberland.
The person appointed will be working across the Community Treatment Team and the Northumberland Memory Service. As part of the Community Treatment Team the person appointed will be providing psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for older adult clients and families experiencing a variety of complex mental health difficulties. In addition, they will provide supervision and scaffolding to members of the Community Treatment Team.
Main duties of the job
A substantive part of this post will be as part of the Northumberland Memory Service, providing detailed and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and reports as part of the diagnostic pathway. In addition, the person appointed will also provide neuropsychological assessments of cognitive functioning as part of the Community Treatment Team to inform formulations and care plans. Experience and confidence in conducting and interpreting neuropsychological assessments is an essential competence.
The post provides substantial scope and opportunities for developing special interests in particular psychological approaches, neuropsychology, teaching/training, clinical supervision, research, as well as involvement in service development. The Psychology Network is friendly and supportive. The Psychology Team is embedded within a thriving network of clinicians providing services to Older Adults in Northumberland, and there is a very active local FPOP branch. Additionally, we have close links with the Newcastle upon Tyne and Teesside Doctorate training courses and regularly have Trainees on placement as well as contributing to the course teaching.
Working for our organisation
At Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to developing services of the highest quality that consequently enable and empower our service users to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.
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
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th March 2025
Closing date : 27th March 2025
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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
* 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.
* Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
* Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
* Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
* Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
* Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
* Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable criteria
* Working with complex mental health problems in older people as part of a community treatment team
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.
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, 677.5KB)
* 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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