Job summary Our perinatal and maternal mental health services have developed significantly over recent years with considerable focus on the expansion of psychological therapies. The psychology team continues to grow and we are now recruiting to a new leadership post to support and lead ourpsychological provision and wider service development. We are keen to recruit either to an 8c position or to a development opportunity for a candidate who is ready to start the transition to 8c. In this case, the role would commence at 8b but with an agreed and supported developmental pathway to achieve progression to Consultant level. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) but we will consider requests for part-time working (minimum 0.8wte). You will be assisted in this role by a capable senior psychology team and a strong professional, clinical and operational leadership structure. You will have: Significant expertise relevant to the breadth of our perinatal, maternal and infant mental health provision including highly developed skills relevant for perinatal loss and trauma, severe and complex mental health problems and therapeutic support of parent-infant attachment relationships. Knowledge of the in-patient context. Experience of clinical and professional leadership and working at a strategic level. Main duties of the job To work as part of the Collective Leadership Team contributing to professional, clinical and strategic leadership across our range of Perinatal services and also the West Midlands Perinatal Mental Health Provider Collaborative. To have specific responsibility for the development of Psychological Therapies in line with the ambitions of the Long-Term Plan. To ensure the systematic provision and governance of high-quality psychological services across our range of Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health services and to ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of psychological practice. To provide expert psychological input to own specialist caseload responding to the most severe and complex cases. Provision of highly specialist professional consultation, advice and guidance on all aspects of psychological practice within the Perinatal Mental Health Services, as agreed. Working in collaboration with Consultant level psychological staff in the Care Group to contribute to professional, strategic and clinical leadership to assure the continual development and provision of effective psychological services and psychologically informed provision across our range of services in the Care Group. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-KM-24-6697710 Job locations St George's Hospital, Brockington Parent & Baby Unit Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the role will be: Provision of highly specialist psychological practice. Governance of psychological practice across perinatal and maternal health services in the Care Group. Clinical, strategic and professional leadership of perinatal and maternal mental health services in conjunction with other leads. Service development and quality improvement. Please do view and read the job description for more detailed information on the role. We also encourage you to contact us to discuss this opportunity further. Please contact: Victoria Dyson-Lynne, Service Manager at Victoria.Dyson-Lynnempft.nhs.uk or Jo Heaney, Head of Function at Joanne.Heaneympft.nhs.uk Chris Faram, Lead for Psychological Services at Chris.Farammpft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the role will be: Provision of highly specialist psychological practice. Governance of psychological practice across perinatal and maternal health services in the Care Group. Clinical, strategic and professional leadership of perinatal and maternal mental health services in conjunction with other leads. Service development and quality improvement. Please do view and read the job description for more detailed information on the role. We also encourage you to contact us to discuss this opportunity further. Please contact: Victoria Dyson-Lynne, Service Manager at Victoria.Dyson-Lynnempft.nhs.uk or Jo Heaney, Head of Function at Joanne.Heaneympft.nhs.uk Chris Faram, Lead for Psychological Services at Chris.Farammpft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Post registration training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice (e.g., neuropsychology, psychotherapy, trauma, attachment) as required for specific clinical post. Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of psychological professionals in training including doctorate level trainee psychologists. Evidence of continuing relevant professional development and growth, relevant to the clinical area, sufficient to ensure continued professional registration. Desirable Leadership development or management qualification / training. Additional post-graduate qualification in accredited therapeutic intervention relating to the client group Experience Essential Working as a registered Clinical Psychologist both within the designated service and also with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and with a full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings (in-patient and outpatient settings, community, primary care inpatient and residential settings). Working in specialist Perinatal mental health provision which includes multi-disciplinary working. Assessing and working therapeutically within perinatal mental health services Providing clinical and professional leadership to other registered and non-registered members of the psychological professions Working at a strategic level. Desirable Experience of clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrable experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing Experience of working at a senior level, leading and developing effective and responsive clinical services Knowledge Essential Evidence based practice relevant to the role. Knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of the client group and the usual range of co-presenting problems. Clinical governance. Maternal mental health, infant mental health and parent infant relationships. Project management. Desirable Skills and experience of working therapeutically with attachment and trauma is highly desirable such as: EMDR, Trauma Focussed CBT, CFT, Video Interaction Guidance, Circle of Security, DDP. Supervision skills in the above therapeutic modalities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Post registration training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice (e.g., neuropsychology, psychotherapy, trauma, attachment) as required for specific clinical post. Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of psychological professionals in training including doctorate level trainee psychologists. Evidence of continuing relevant professional development and growth, relevant to the clinical area, sufficient to ensure continued professional registration. Desirable Leadership development or management qualification / training. Additional post-graduate qualification in accredited therapeutic intervention relating to the client group Experience Essential Working as a registered Clinical Psychologist both within the designated service and also with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and with a full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings (in-patient and outpatient settings, community, primary care inpatient and residential settings). Working in specialist Perinatal mental health provision which includes multi-disciplinary working. Assessing and working therapeutically within perinatal mental health services Providing clinical and professional leadership to other registered and non-registered members of the psychological professions Working at a strategic level. Desirable Experience of clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrable experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing Experience of working at a senior level, leading and developing effective and responsive clinical services Knowledge Essential Evidence based practice relevant to the role. Knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of the client group and the usual range of co-presenting problems. Clinical governance. Maternal mental health, infant mental health and parent infant relationships. Project management. Desirable Skills and experience of working therapeutically with attachment and trauma is highly desirable such as: EMDR, Trauma Focussed CBT, CFT, Video Interaction Guidance, Circle of Security, DDP. Supervision skills in the above therapeutic modalities. 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital, Brockington Parent & Baby Unit Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)