Job Overview
This post attracts a Welcome Bonus. See the supporting documentation for information.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinical psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis service. The PIER Team (Psychosis Intervention and Early Recovery) supports 14-64 year olds experiencing a first episode of Psychosis.
You will join a multi-disciplinary team committed to minimising the impact of Psychosis on individuals and their families.
You will be based at the Merlyn Vaz Centre (LE5 3GH), but travel countywide to see clients (and their families) in their homes and local communities.
You will work closely with other Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists in the team and will be well supported in this rewarding role in a service that really values psychological perspective and input. Training and ongoing professional development will be prioritised.
The PIER team is part of an established, psychology led, trauma informed Psychosis Pathway within the Trust. You will join a network of experienced psychologists and psychological therapists committed to promoting a non-pathologizing understanding of distress aimed at reducing stigma, promoting empowerment, and increasing social inclusion.
There are senior psychologists in strategic positions within the Trust leading on our transformation process. It is an exciting time to join us and a great place to work as a psychologist as services become increasingly trauma focused and formulation driven.
Qualifications (Essential Criteria):
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent including specific models of Psychopathology, Clinical Psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS/HCPC.
Experience (Essential Criteria):
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of risk.
* Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
* For 8a post only - Understanding and practical application of skills and knowledge involving a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist, or an alternative agreed by the Head of Speciality.
Contact Details:
Dr. Helen Reader, helen.reader1@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
The successful candidate will receive clinical supervision and line management from the lead psychologist in the PIER Team. Holding a case load and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for psychosis and co-existing mental health issues to individuals and families. Working with the lead psychologist to ensure supervision and governance systems are in place to support the clinical practice of PIER Psychological therapists. You will provide supervision, training, consultancy and clinical support to MDT colleagues.
The post holder will work with senior colleagues to ensure the continued provision of high quality, responsive psychological therapies and help to shape a psychologically informed service wide Psychosis Pathway, supporting research, audit and evaluation within PIER. You will support members of the MDT to competently deliver the care required and provide supervision and mentorship to peers and other MDT members. You will contribute to the teaching of trainee clinical psychologists and supervise trainees on placement within the team.
Leicestershire is a diverse and vibrant county. We welcome applications from individuals committed to increasing equality, diversity and inclusion especially in relation to understanding and working with psychosis.
We welcome applicants interested in this post as a band 7-8a preceptorship (job description for preceptorship attached) as well as applicants for the 8a post. Requests for part time working will be considered.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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