Perinatal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our growing Specialist Perinatal team in Cornwall.
We are a countywide service, and have increased our psychological therapy provision in line with the Long Term Plan ambition. The post involves offering assessment and intervention for both antenatal and postnatal women who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
The post therefore offers a good balance between early help/preventative/consultation work and highly specialist interventions for individuals with more acute and complex needs. Training and supervision in a range of interventions to deliver and support our NICE informed care pathways is supported and encouraged.
You will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors and Peer Support Workers. Staff wellbeing, trauma informed practice, and evidence-based care pathways are important principles that guide how the Perinatal Service works.
Main duties of the job
* You will be part of an innovative and supportive Psychological Therapies team dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care, and will have responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of the psychology service.
* You will have opportunities for audit, research and leading service development.
* You will deliver and receive regular reflective practice, clinical supervision, training and professional development opportunities.
* We are able to provide and support specialist perinatal training.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with Post Grad doctoral degree and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society, or equivalent.
* Registered with HCPC
* Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy eg CBT, EMDR, CAT
* Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings and across the age range.
* Experience of work in adult mental health services or agencies and work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties.
* Further training or experience in Perinatal Mental Health.
* Proficiency in both individual and group therapy approaches.
Skills and Aptitude
* Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
* Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
Knowledge and abilities
* Ability to work independently and use initiative within a service consisting of a network of teams.
* Broad knowledge of specialist mental health services for mothers and their infants and of the wider network of mental health services in the NHS.
* Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection.
Other
* Ability to travel independently where required.
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
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