Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist or newly qualified? We could have the opportunity that you have been waiting for. Wirral Children & Young People's Mental Health Service 0-18 Team is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly and supportive team. The role will be a Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience. We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team, which includes existing Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of specialist evidenced-based interventions, in-depth assessments, formulations, and supervision to other practitioners and psychology trainees. The post is temporary but will offer excellent experience and opportunities to advance in a career. Main duties of the job
We offer an excellent preceptorship, with the opportunity to develop skills within a specialist setting and to be part of the development of an evidenced-based service. There is a strong commitment to professional development through appraisal and the provision of individual supervision. Applicants should possess a postgraduate/doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology. We would consider experienced candidates or those who have just completed their clinical training. There are opportunities to be involved in service development and improvement. We offer a range of group work and individual therapeutic interventions. Consultation and joint working is also part of the day-to-day work. There are many opportunities to develop your CPD as this is highly valued and supported within the service along with further specialist training. 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. CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop 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 responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to an 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's 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
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, as accredited by the BPS HPC Registered Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, and/or other fields of applied psychology Knowledge and Expertise
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 clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS. 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
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients. Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision. 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. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £43,742 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata
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Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist or newly qualified? We could have the opportunity that you have been waiting for. Wirral Children & Young People's Mental Health Service 0-18 Team is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly and supportive team. The role will be a Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience. We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team, which includes existing Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of specialist evidenced-based interventions, in-depth assessments, formulations, and supervision to other practitioners and psychology trainees. The post is temporary but will offer excellent experience and opportunities to advance in a career. Main duties of the job
We offer an excellent preceptorship, with the opportunity to develop skills within a specialist setting and to be part of the development of an evidenced-based service. There is a strong commitment to professional development through appraisal and the provision of individual supervision. Applicants should possess a postgraduate/doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology. We would consider experienced candidates or those who have just completed their clinical training. There are opportunities to be involved in service development and improvement. We offer a range of group work and individual therapeutic interventions. Consultation and joint working is also part of the day-to-day work. There are many opportunities to develop your CPD as this is highly valued and supported within the service along with further specialist training. 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. CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop 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 responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to an 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 Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's 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
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, as accredited by the BPS HPC Registered Prequalification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training, and/or other fields of applied psychology Knowledge and Expertise
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 clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS. 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
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients. Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision. 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. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £43,742 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata
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