Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the NELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team. This is an emerging clinical service originally funded by the GLA and MHCLG for a 2-year pilot project. The success of the pilot has enabled continued funding and the opportunity to expand the staffing establishment. The role of Psychology Lead is critical to the ethos and operation of the service. The multi-disciplinary team includes a Staff Grade Psychiatrist, Clinical Team Lead, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Peer Support Worker, and administrative support. The team works across the four NELFT boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
The service is operationally based within the Redbridge Directorate of NELFT, and the successful candidate will receive clinical supervision from the Redbridge Lead Psychologist. NELFT has a strong commitment to staff development, and the post holder would have close association with other Psychological Services that include EMDR Consultants and BABCP accredited supervisors to support the post holder's professional development.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder is expected to contribute to the training opportunities available for members of the MDT staff to support their development and provide supervision of Honorary Assistant Psychologists and trainees in order to support the psychological workforce development. Alongside this role, other exciting new opportunities are being developed within our Mental Health and Wellness Teams, and a full-time role working across both services would be available for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will need to have experience working as a clinical/counselling psychologist in community mental health at a senior level. They should have a particular interest in working with rough sleepers or homelessness and have the skills to assess the psychological needs of these clients and be able to work flexibly to implement support or treatment plans. Knowledge of local mental health pathways and voluntary organisations will also be beneficial. The post-holder must be able to work autonomously, although they will be supported by the wider Rough Sleepers Team and Redbridge Lead Psychologist.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. New starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Postgraduate qualification
* HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
* Additional training in specialised psychological assessment and interventions for psychosis
* Clinical supervision course
Experience
Essential
* Early Intervention in psychosis team experience
* CBT for psychosis
* Family Intervention for Psychosis
* Supervising others (Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists)
Skills
Essential
* Excellent written communication skills
* Capacity to cope with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
* Knowledge of research methodology, research design, and data analysis
* Skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials
* Highly skilled at collaborative working and providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of working with service users from diverse backgrounds
* Knowledge of theory and evidence base for interventions for psychosis
* Knowledge of theory and practice of 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Employer Details
Employer Name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Mellmead House
4 Orchard Close
Wanstead
E11 2DH
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