Clinical or Counselling Psychologist – Adult Eating Disorder Service

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Full time
Location: Aylesbury
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Job offered by: NHS
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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Adult Eating Disorder Service

Are you looking for an exciting role in a developing service? We are looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is registered with HCPC to join the Community Adult Eating Disorder team in Buckinghamshire. You will provide specialist psychological services to adults across all sectors of care, providing psychological assessment and therapy. You will utilise research skills for adult, policy and service development and research within areas serviced by the team. This role will require you to travel between community locations, you must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following: -Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology and psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. - Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. - Training opportunities in various therapy models available. About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job responsibilities

The primary focus for the post holder is to ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical or counselling psychology service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring, and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the key partner organisation. Please see the attached job description for the full responsibilities and requirements for this post. Person Specification

Qualifications

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology including specifically models of psychopathology and psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Formal training in supervision of other psychologists High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies Experience

Experience of working as a qualified clinical or counselling psychologist within Adult Mental Health Service Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings Experience of supervision of junior and/or trainee psychologists. Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist within Adult Eating Disorder Service. Experience of running groups. Skills

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of or qualified in CBT-E or MANTRA 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. £53,755 to £60,504 a yearper annum, pro rata

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