7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Inpatient Psychology Service
Band 8a
Main area Adult Inpatient Psychological Services - Clinical / Counselling Psychologist Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 364-A-7131-N
Site Rochford Hospital Town Rochford Salary £46,148 - £60,504 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.
* We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
* We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).
Our vision and values
Our Vision
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.”
Our Purpose
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.”
Our Values
* We Care
* We Empower
Our strategic objectives
* We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
* We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
* We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
* We will help our communities to thrive.
Job overview
*An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 0.5 WTE band 7/8a Preceptorship Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (PLUS an additional 20% payment) to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Rochford.*
Attached to this post is a Recruitment Retention Premia (RRP) of 20% for 2 years, fixed from start date.
The RRP only applies to the employee whilst they remain in post (and subject to successful completion of the 6 months probationary period/in line with appraisals). We acknowledge that inpatient wards post-covid have experienced increased levels of acuity, staffing challenges and that non-inpatient roles have moved towards some remote working. Our RRP recognises these changes and supports those individuals who are passionate about working in our inpatient wards.
We invest in our staff. Many of our Consultant Psychologists have been promoted within EPUT. We value staff well-being and understand the importance of flexible working to maintain a work/home life balance and offer different configurations, including a combination of remote and on-site working. Part time and job-share applications are welcome for discussion.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with experience of a range of presentations who can formulate complexity and risk and work well within an MDT. Experience of in-patient settings is desirable but not essential – if you have experience of working with complex needs and trauma and enjoy the benefits and challenges of working in an MDT, please get in touch.
Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement at Band 7.
The post holder will join a team of Psychological Practitioners, including CPs, CBT therapists, APs, CAPs, and Arts Therapists. Excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills are essential, as are an ability to work with service users in crisis. Indirect duties include supervisory responsibilities, representation at meetings, leading/ supporting with service development and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice and staff training).
Join EPUT for a wealth of benefits:
* A commitment to develop your career
* A preceptorship arrangement for newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (when criteria have been fulfilled, usually 6-12 months post induction)
* A relocation package of up to £8000 (under specific terms)
Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential and eligibility for registration with a professional body (BPS).
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
* Access to Staff Networks, including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Faith; Carers; Disabilities
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individual’s crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges.
EPUT’s Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hour’s access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.
As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
* Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology OR equivalent Psychological Therapy training (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
* HCPC Registration and eligibility for BPS accreditation
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
* Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English Language.
* Post accreditation training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. CBT, CBTp, EMDR, DBT, CAT or other.
* Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists
Knowledge
* Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management.
* British Psychological Society Code of Professional Conduct.
* Knowledge of psychological therapies and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks including specialist area of practice.
* Ability and knowledge to select and apply psychological specific interventions in the delivery of the Trust’s multi professional pathways and in accordance with mental health evidence-based recommended interventions.
* Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and OR recommended by BABCP/BACP for Psychological Therapists
* Experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist for a minimum of two years
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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