Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
We have an incredible opportunity to join our expanding
Psychology workforce
within the
0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS)
in East Cheshire. This brand-new role reflects
CWP's strong commitment to delivering innovative, evidenced based care
for children, young people & families.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced
Clinical Psychologist
or someone looking to take their next step with a
7 to 8a development post . You'll be joining after the successful introduction of a Cheshire-wide
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
& several
Principal Clinical Psychologists across Cheshire , demonstrating our dedication to developing & investing in psychological services.
If you're interested in joining a service that's transforming the landscape of child and adolescent mental health care, we encourage you to apply.
For more information please contact Dr. Lauren Adderley.
Main duties of the job
As a
Clinical Psychologist , you'll bring your expertise to deliver
specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions . You'll be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), collaborating with mental health professionals, psychological therapists & psychiatrists. You will share knowledge through training, consultation & complex case discussions with non-psychologist colleagues. With close ties to the
DClinPsy programmes at Liverpool, Lancaster, & Manchester , you'll have the opportunity to
supervise and support
Trainees and Assistant Psychologists.
At
CWP , we pride ourselves on being
transformational and forward-thinking
in our approach to mental health care across all ages. You'll have opportunities to engage in
clinical networks , contribute to
service development, evaluation, & research .
We Offer: Clinical and professional supervision
from experienced senior staff. Ongoing
professional development
to support your growth. A supportive, innovative environment that encourages
service innovation
and
research . About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) HPC registered Doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS Desirable
Additional Psychotherapy qualification Supervision Qualification Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and / or sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS Evidence of continuing professional development Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups Desirable
Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training Experience of contributing to policy and service development Knowledge of psychological techniques to treat a range of disorders with specific reference to difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. Experience
Essential
Expertise in neuropsychological assessment Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients Desirable
Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training and or supervision Experience of contributing to policy and service development Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties Experience of working with clients who are on the autistic spectrum Experience of working with groups Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of working with clients with a learning disability 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. Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address
Elm House, The Priory Unit, Lea Bank Cl, Macclesfield, SK11 8HE
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
We have an incredible opportunity to join our expanding
Psychology workforce
within the
0-18 Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS)
in East Cheshire. This brand-new role reflects
CWP's strong commitment to delivering innovative, evidenced based care
for children, young people & families.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced
Clinical Psychologist
or someone looking to take their next step with a
7 to 8a development post . You'll be joining after the successful introduction of a Cheshire-wide
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
& several
Principal Clinical Psychologists across Cheshire , demonstrating our dedication to developing & investing in psychological services.
If you're interested in joining a service that's transforming the landscape of child and adolescent mental health care, we encourage you to apply.
For more information please contact Dr. Lauren Adderley.
Main duties of the job
As a
Clinical Psychologist , you'll bring your expertise to deliver
specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions . You'll be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team (MDT), collaborating with mental health professionals, psychological therapists & psychiatrists. You will share knowledge through training, consultation & complex case discussions with non-psychologist colleagues. With close ties to the
DClinPsy programmes at Liverpool, Lancaster, & Manchester , you'll have the opportunity to
supervise and support
Trainees and Assistant Psychologists.
At
CWP , we pride ourselves on being
transformational and forward-thinking
in our approach to mental health care across all ages. You'll have opportunities to engage in
clinical networks , contribute to
service development, evaluation, & research .
We Offer: Clinical and professional supervision
from experienced senior staff. Ongoing
professional development
to support your growth. A supportive, innovative environment that encourages
service innovation
and
research . About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) HPC registered Doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS Desirable
Additional Psychotherapy qualification Supervision Qualification Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and / or sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS Evidence of continuing professional development Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups Desirable
Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training Experience of contributing to policy and service development Knowledge of psychological techniques to treat a range of disorders with specific reference to difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. Experience
Essential
Expertise in neuropsychological assessment Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients Desirable
Experience of liaison with other health professionals Experience of providing teaching and training and or supervision Experience of contributing to policy and service development Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties Experience of working with clients who are on the autistic spectrum Experience of working with groups Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Experience of working with clients with a learning disability 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. Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address
Elm House, The Priory Unit, Lea Bank Cl, Macclesfield, SK11 8HE
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
