7/8a Psychologist - Devel (Part Time - 13hrs)
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and innovative 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (Devel) with experience and a keen interest in mental health, to work within Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Services based in South-West Surrey.
This is a part-time post (13hrs).
The post holder will work with adults who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties, particularly those with complex trauma, personality disorder, and psychosis. You will be part of friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary teams that greatly value the skills and expertise of our Clinical and Counselling Psychologists.
Knowledge of working with high-risk, complex mental health difficulties and experience in group therapy work and project work is essential. Training and experience in evidence-based trauma therapy and CBT are required. Training and experience in third-wave CBT models such as ACT, DBT, and CFT are desirable.
This is an exciting time to join SABP as we are at the forefront of developing services and are working closely with NHS England to develop and test new models of care. We have received additional funding to transform our community and crisis services, and you will be joining us at an interesting and exciting time in NHS Mental Health Services.
Applicants must be registered with HCPC.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities
* Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and maintain high standards of care in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures. Act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). Implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures, and legislation.
* Carry out comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments, formulate, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of psychology interventions and consultations to support people with specific and complex needs.
* Actively involve people in developing and agreeing to their care plan, advocate for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, and respect their racial, cultural, sexual, and religious needs and preferences.
* Work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services.
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans for people with complex needs.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations that provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
* Must be HCPC registered psychologist
* Any additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. EMDR, advanced CBT, advanced psychosis.
Experience
* Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural, and individual therapeutic
* Experience supervising assistant or trainee clinical psychologists
* Training and experience in evidence-based trauma therapy and CBT
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.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £60,504 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata.
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