Job summary Are you interested in joining a new Psychological Therapies Service within a hospital setting working alongside Bereavement Midwives and Neonatal nurses. This post is the culmination of a four year pilot service which has now secured permanent funding and supports patients/parents experiencing the emotional impact of Infant Bereavement and pregnancy after loss. Supporting the Management Team Lead for Infant Bereavement you could play an integral part developing this provision within a creative and enthusiastic team. We are very excited to invite applications for a newly created permanent 2 day a week Band 8A post in our Paediatric Psychological Therapies team. The Psychological Therapies Team is a growing, unique hospital-based psychological service. Having established an excellent reputation over the years, offering treatment for both inpatients and outpatients from a wide range of medical specialties, we are now able to develop the Infant Bereavement and Pregnancy after Loss team and expand across all three hospital sites within Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary team which includes, child and adolescent psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, art therapists, mental health liaison staff and administrators. Main duties of the job You will deliver a new service providing specialist support to patients/parents who have experienced Infant Bereavement and Pregnancy after loss. In addition, you will provide clinical supervision and support staff through reflective practice. We are looking for a skilled, experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual, who is resilient and flexible and able to meet the challenge of this complex work. We require a fully accredited and qualified candidate who is able to work on their own initiative, as well as in a supportive team with a displayed interest in the link between physical and psychological health. This is a rare opportunity to join and grow our service for the future and would be ideal for a colleague who is keen to develop their leadership skills whilst retaining opportunities to deliver clinical work. Interviews will be in two stages to give candidates a clear idea of the post and for us to experience them in both group and individual settings. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-B&P-BR-3143 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clear accreditation and postgraduate professional psychotherapist/psychologist/counselor. Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision, reflective practice and/or supporting staff groups. Accreditation Essential Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent, such as UKPC or BACP. Communication Essential Clear and concise written application. Education/Experience Essential Experience of working with MDTs to support patients and/or families with loss and/or bereavement. Desirable Experience of working in maternity or NNU, or with parent/infant Experience Essential Appropriate demonstrable clinical experience in a hospital setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clear accreditation and postgraduate professional psychotherapist/psychologist/counselor. Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision, reflective practice and/or supporting staff groups. Accreditation Essential Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent, such as UKPC or BACP. Communication Essential Clear and concise written application. Education/Experience Essential Experience of working with MDTs to support patients and/or families with loss and/or bereavement. Desirable Experience of working in maternity or NNU, or with parent/infant Experience Essential Appropriate demonstrable clinical experience in a hospital setting. 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)