Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Clinical Psychologist/Highly Specialist CBT Therapist who is passionate about clinical work and developing and improving high quality mental health services in Bristol. Supported by the Complex Psychological Therapies team, this role is based in The South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. You will be delivering specialist psychological assessment and therapy, consultation and supporting staff in delivering psychological interventions under supervision. The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams will be essential to developing your role. You will need to be well organised with the ability to prioritise your work according to clinical need and liaise effectively with team colleagues and professionals in other agencies. You will also be providing leadership and training to staff in Community Mental Health Services across Bristol Bristol is a vibrant and interesting place to work with huge diversity in terms of both staff and service users. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to service users and carers using the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients' formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues. To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. To take on a Lead role for CPI provision in the Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI), including Service Development To hold management Supervision for other Psychological Therapists working in the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team. To clinically supervise trainees and less experienced Psychological Therapy staff, and other professionals. To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within the areas served by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service. To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff. 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 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 342-BR249-1024 Job locations Petherton Resource Centre Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BP Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within/ link with the Complex Psychological interventions (CPI) service. The CPI are a friendly and supportive team, who are highly valued within local services. They offer a range of activities to support psychologically informed care within the secondary mental health service, developing and delivering psychological therapies. The team are comprised of multidisciplinary professions, including Clinical Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Psychotherapists and Specialist Nurses. As a part of the CPI team, you will receive excellent support and supervision from more senior and well-established CPI members who work within a range of therapeutic specialisms. There are also opportunities to link with psychological therapist colleagues and participate in regular case presentations and peer learning and development through the CPI. The CPI have links to local training institutions and Universities, bringing opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and research. The CPI also work to support opportunities to develop staff through ongoing professional training and development, both internally and externally. Please see the attached job description for further details. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within/ link with the Complex Psychological interventions (CPI) service. The CPI are a friendly and supportive team, who are highly valued within local services. They offer a range of activities to support psychologically informed care within the secondary mental health service, developing and delivering psychological therapies. The team are comprised of multidisciplinary professions, including Clinical Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Psychotherapists and Specialist Nurses. As a part of the CPI team, you will receive excellent support and supervision from more senior and well-established CPI members who work within a range of therapeutic specialisms. There are also opportunities to link with psychological therapist colleagues and participate in regular case presentations and peer learning and development through the CPI. The CPI have links to local training institutions and Universities, bringing opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and research. The CPI also work to support opportunities to develop staff through ongoing professional training and development, both internally and externally. Please see the attached job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or Degree and Masters level qualification in a relevant area (CBT) HCPC Registration and/or accreditation with BABCP Post qualification and further training in specialist interventions (CBTp, Family Therapy, CAT, DBT, EMDR). Desirable Postgraduate level qualification in supervision Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS and within mental health services Experience of offering clinical and management supervision Significant experience of offering evidence based therapies to the client group Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals. Psychological assessment skills and knowledge. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally. Experience of risk assessment and management. Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act. Experience of delivering training in different settings Experience of research and audit Desirable Experience of contributing to service developments Experience of working remotely with patients using telephone and video calls Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or Degree and Masters level qualification in a relevant area (CBT) HCPC Registration and/or accreditation with BABCP Post qualification and further training in specialist interventions (CBTp, Family Therapy, CAT, DBT, EMDR). Desirable Postgraduate level qualification in supervision Experience Essential Experience of working in the NHS and within mental health services Experience of offering clinical and management supervision Significant experience of offering evidence based therapies to the client group Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals. Psychological assessment skills and knowledge. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally. Experience of risk assessment and management. Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act. Experience of delivering training in different settings Experience of research and audit Desirable Experience of contributing to service developments Experience of working remotely with patients using telephone and video calls 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Petherton Resource Centre Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BP Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)