Job summary We are excited to be offering an opportunity for one Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join Adult Community Psychological Services (ACP) in North East Essex. This is a full time post but we can consider part time hours. The successful applicant would join supportive MDTs, within which the psychologists and psychotherapists in ACP are based. We have clinicians trained in a variety of models, including DBT, EMDR, CAT, ACT, CFT, psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT (including TF- CBT, CBT-p). The opportunity to learn and be supervised within these models is available and we actively support people to pursue CPD opportunities to develop skills relevant to their role. EPUT also offers a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT. If you would like more information please contact epunft.recruitment.advertsnhs.net. Main duties of the job Adult Community Psychological Services are integrated within multi-disciplinary teams covering a broad geographical area, with bases in Colchester and Clacton-On-Sea. You will be working alongside a variety of experienced professionals from different backgrounds. We focus on providing a variety of psychological interventions to service users with highly complex and severe presentations who are also under the care of community teams. The post-holder will be expected to become proficient in the delivery of one or more specialist evidence based psychological interventions (e.g. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR or t-CBT, CBT-p, etc.) and contribute to the management and running of these therapeutic programmes. We are looking for someone also skilled in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, who can form the premises of respectful and collegial relationships with members of various disciplines and rise to the challenges posed by working in large teams and across teams. We are looking for someone competent and experienced in delivering psychological assessments and interventions who is capable of assessing and managing clients and situations at high risk. Experience of offering consultations, of delivering group interventions and of developing clinical formulations is essential. Additional trauma training is desirable. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares 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 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 Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum (Preceptorship at Band 7 / Band 8a) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 364-A-8347 Job locations Herrick House East Stockwell Street Colchester CO1 1ST Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent), including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Desirable Post-doctoral qualifications in one of these: DBT/CBT for PD/CAT/Schema Therapy/CBT-p/EMDR/Family Therapy/SCM/MBT or other evidence based models for the treatment of complex cases, personality disorders, psychosis or an interest in pursuing these. Experience Essential Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations across the full range of care settings, including inpatient and community settings Experience in conducting neuropsychological assessments in adult services. Experience in advising on care and management of cases on the basis of risk assessment. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent), including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC. Desirable Post-doctoral qualifications in one of these: DBT/CBT for PD/CAT/Schema Therapy/CBT-p/EMDR/Family Therapy/SCM/MBT or other evidence based models for the treatment of complex cases, personality disorders, psychosis or an interest in pursuing these. Experience Essential Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations across the full range of care settings, including inpatient and community settings Experience in conducting neuropsychological assessments in adult services. Experience in advising on care and management of cases on the basis of risk assessment. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS. 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Herrick House East Stockwell Street Colchester CO1 1ST Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)