Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Developmental (B7 to B8a)

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Full time
This post offers an exciting developmental opportunity for a recently qualified clinical or counselling psychologist to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic area of specialist clinical practice. You will enter the team at Band 7 and will be supported to access specialist training which will equip you to begin to practice as an 8a psychologist within 2 years.

The purpose of this job is to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of women using the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service and the Perinatal Loss and Trauma Team. You will be a member of a broad MDT that delivers a countywide service in Cornwall.

The team work collaboratively to support recovery and improving bonds with baby in the crucial first 1001 days. We have also expanded to provide NICE recommended psychological therapies to mums who have sadly experienced perinatal loss.

We deliver a holistic, high quality service that is safe, person-centred, and focused on family and recovery. Regular 121, group support and supervision are provided, along with CPD and regular training opportunities to enable you to grow in your role.

We are looking for a dynamic and solution-focused team player who is passionate about high quality care for women and their babies across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will be outcomes driven and able to work collaboratively with our organisational partners to deliver a unified and safe service to expectant and new mothers, their babies and partners.

Main duties of the job

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

To work with Professional Lead and Service Manager/s to ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality psychological service in the specialist field of practice. To carry a specialist caseload of clients, and provide advice and consultancy to patients and professionals. Develop skills in clinical leadership and supervision. Undertake specialist training eg: EMDR, specialist interventions for loss or prolonged grief, and post doctoral perinatal clinical psychology training. Build skills knowledge and confidence in safeguarding and child protection. To work autonomously within the professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines. To contribute to service development and evaluation by undertaking and supporting others to undertake audit and research activities within the service. Observe and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Care Professions Council or appropriate designated Professional Body as a condition of employment.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

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 and qualifications

Essential

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. Training and experience in evidence-based psychological interventions relevant for this post or that may be applied in the context of reproductive trauma or grief/loss (e.g. EMDR, CBT). Experience of providing psychological services in a multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency context.

Desirable

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.

Skills and aptitude

Essential

Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment. Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines. Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

Ability to work as a member of a clinical team. Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Desirable

Broad knowledge of specialist mental health services for mothers and their infants and of the wider network of mental health services in the NHS.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Truro Health Park

Infirmary Hill

Truro

TR1 3JA

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