Job summary Acute Care and Community Rehabilitation Team Psychological Services Lead Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist (w. core MH qualification) Band 8b - Full time (with part time optional) The North London Mental Health Partnership Haringey Division is looking for an enthusiastic andexperienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic Family Therapist (with a core mentalhealth qualification) to lead on the strategic development of psychological provision within ourHaringey Urgent Care Services(wards and home treatment) and our Community Rehabilitation Team. We particularly welcome candidates with an interest and commitment to Trauma Informed PracticeThis is an exciting opportunity to continue the development of Trauma Informed Practice within thepsychological provision in these services. The post holder will lead on this initiative with support fromsenior divisional staff including the Haringey adult psychology lead. You will be based at St. Ann'sHospital where the inpatient wards are accommodated in Blossom Court, a recently built state of theart mental health unit with an adjacent day therapy centre. Main duties of the job The post holder: Carries responsibility for ensuring systematic provision of a high quality psychological therapies service across: o Community Rehabilitation Team o Blossom Court in-patient wards o Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams Provides clinical and professional leadership and management, with responsibility for service developments across all teams within the service: Provides management, consultation and supervision to psychological therapists within the service, ensuring the highest standards of delivery of psychological therapies and psychologically informed clinical practice across all disciplines; Holds responsibility for implementing clear systems for effective recruitment, professional appraisal and for facilitating the highest performance of the team with responsibility for systematic governance of psychological practice within the service and implementation of the Trust clinical governance agenda, ensuring that professional standards are met and that appropriate continuing professional development is in place. To delegate these responsibilities where appropriate. Carries a specialist caseload of clients. Responsible for monitoring team's performance, ensuring outcome measurement, audit, and surveys of service user and carer satisfaction are conducted. About us The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership. In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £67,950 to £78,028 a year Per Annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 306-BEH-2256-A Job locations St Ann's Hosptial St Ann's Road Tottenham, London N15 3TH Job description Job responsibilities This is a great opportunity for the right individual to develop clinical, strategic and managerialleadership skills, and in particular to shape the way in which psychological and psychotherapeuticapproaches can be applied within the Urgent Care and Community Rehabilitation settings toimprove the overall quality and effectiveness of what is offered. We would also welcome applicants with the enthusiasm and training needed but whose level ofexperience may not quite be at the level required for this leadership post. For the right candidatewe would consider a developmental appointment in which they work into the full banding over aset period of time and with appropriate support and training from our senior psychology andpsychotherapy staff. We are also happy to discuss potential job shares and flexible workingarrangements. The post is advertised as full time, with a 0.5 split between the Urgent CarePsychology and the Community Rehabilitation Team. However, candidates with an interest in parttime work or one part of the post are also encouraged to apply Job description Job responsibilities This is a great opportunity for the right individual to develop clinical, strategic and managerialleadership skills, and in particular to shape the way in which psychological and psychotherapeuticapproaches can be applied within the Urgent Care and Community Rehabilitation settings toimprove the overall quality and effectiveness of what is offered. We would also welcome applicants with the enthusiasm and training needed but whose level ofexperience may not quite be at the level required for this leadership post. For the right candidatewe would consider a developmental appointment in which they work into the full banding over aset period of time and with appropriate support and training from our senior psychology andpsychotherapy staff. We are also happy to discuss potential job shares and flexible workingarrangements. The post is advertised as full time, with a 0.5 split between the Urgent CarePsychology and the Community Rehabilitation Team. However, candidates with an interest in parttime work or one part of the post are also encouraged to apply Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology(or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR FOR SYSTEMIC PSYCHOTHERAPISTS Doctoral or Masters level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy. Registered with UKCP and AFT as a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist. Accredited Systemic and Family Therapy Supervisor with AFT. Qualification at degree level and registration with HCPC or NMC or equivalent in a core mental health profession eg social worker, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, occupational therapist prior to training/qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist Further training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, together with an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice with an experienced clinical supervisor, at an equivalent level to a postgraduate diploma. Completion of a clinical supervision training (short course) sufficient to be able to supervise doctoral trainees. Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist Desirable Post graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychotherapy practice Experience Essential Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic and Family Psychotherapist Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in first degree, core mental health profession - for Systemic Psychotherapists Extensive experience of providing psychological therapies to clients with a wide range of mental health problems Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a clinician and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision Desirable Experience of working in an NHS Community Rehabilitation Team Experience of working in an NHS Acute Care Service Knowledge of and experience in implementing a trauma informed care approach Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of delivering treatment in a group format. Experience of leadership responsibilities particularly in a multi-disciplinary team context. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and systemic assessment, intervention and management of sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers' and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/systemic psychotherapists Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff Post graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis Well developed skills in clinical and professional supervision. Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). Evidence of further development of management knowledge and skills Personal Essential Motivated and enthusiastic Contribute to improving the quality of life for service users Desirable A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area. Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills. Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable 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 to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours Desirable Personal experience of mental health problems or caring for a family member. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology(or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR FOR SYSTEMIC PSYCHOTHERAPISTS Doctoral or Masters level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy. Registered with UKCP and AFT as a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist. Accredited Systemic and Family Therapy Supervisor with AFT. Qualification at degree level and registration with HCPC or NMC or equivalent in a core mental health profession eg social worker, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, occupational therapist prior to training/qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist Further training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, together with an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice with an experienced clinical supervisor, at an equivalent level to a postgraduate diploma. Completion of a clinical supervision training (short course) sufficient to be able to supervise doctoral trainees. Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist Desirable Post graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychotherapy practice Experience Essential Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Systemic and Family Psychotherapist Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in first degree, core mental health profession - for Systemic Psychotherapists Extensive experience of providing psychological therapies to clients with a wide range of mental health problems Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a clinician and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision Desirable Experience of working in an NHS Community Rehabilitation Team Experience of working in an NHS Acute Care Service Knowledge of and experience in implementing a trauma informed care approach Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of delivering treatment in a group format. Experience of leadership responsibilities particularly in a multi-disciplinary team context. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and systemic assessment, intervention and management of sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers' and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/systemic psychotherapists Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff Post graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis Well developed skills in clinical and professional supervision. Desirable Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). Evidence of further development of management knowledge and skills Personal Essential Motivated and enthusiastic Contribute to improving the quality of life for service users Desirable A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area. Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills. Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable 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 to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours Desirable Personal experience of mental health problems or caring for a family member. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books. 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 Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust Address St Ann's Hosptial St Ann's Road Tottenham, London N15 3TH Employer's website http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)