Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
We welcome applications from enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologists or psychotherapists (including art psychotherapists), with a special interest in working with older people. Whilst this post is suitable for a band 8A, we would happily support the career development of a band 7 via a preceptorship programme.
The role is diverse and allows you a chance to develop your own individual therapy skills as well as your neuropsychological assessment skills, if that is an area of interest. You will have opportunities to continue with your professional development, help improve services, and work with a range of skilled professionals. You will be a member of, and supported by, the Older People's Psychology team, which is a friendly team of psychologists and art psychotherapists.
You will work across the Bridport and Weymouth teams.
Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.
Main duties of the job As a clinical psychologist/psychotherapist, you will provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions to service users in our Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work to increase psychological thinking, provide formulations and offer consultation to support colleagues to better understand and manage older adults with mental health problems. Duties will also include working with families and carers as well as allied care agencies.
You will manage a complex caseload autonomously and make decisions regarding treatment options considering evidence base and various therapeutic models. You will monitor clinical progress through regular reviews of psychological treatment as well as outcome measures.
In line with experience and role development plans, you will provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.
There are opportunities to contribute to service development as well as advancing clinical leadership skills.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training
Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
Degree level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of mental health
Membership of HCPC
Experience of clinical supervision for trainees and/or assistant clinical psychologists
Information Technology
Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Additional requirements
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.
Job Specific Experience
Clinical experience with Older Persons, particularly those in community placements.
Experience of Assessment and Formulation in OPMH
Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing
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.
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The role is diverse and allows you a chance to develop your own individual therapy skills as well as your neuropsychological assessment skills, if that is an area of interest. You will have opportunities to continue with your professional development, help improve services, and work with a range of skilled professionals. You will be a member of, and supported by, the Older People's Psychology team, which is a friendly team of psychologists and art psychotherapists.
You will work across the Bridport and Weymouth teams.
Please see attached the Band 7 and Band 8a specific Job Description and Person Specification to ensure that you meet the requirements for this role.
Main duties of the job As a clinical psychologist/psychotherapist, you will provide highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions to service users in our Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work to increase psychological thinking, provide formulations and offer consultation to support colleagues to better understand and manage older adults with mental health problems. Duties will also include working with families and carers as well as allied care agencies.
You will manage a complex caseload autonomously and make decisions regarding treatment options considering evidence base and various therapeutic models. You will monitor clinical progress through regular reviews of psychological treatment as well as outcome measures.
In line with experience and role development plans, you will provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.
There are opportunities to contribute to service development as well as advancing clinical leadership skills.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training
Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC.
Degree level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of mental health
Membership of HCPC
Experience of clinical supervision for trainees and/or assistant clinical psychologists
Information Technology
Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Additional requirements
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Must have a car as role requires driving around the rural area of West Dorset to visit clients in their homes and day centres etc.
Job Specific Experience
Clinical experience with Older Persons, particularly those in community placements.
Experience of Assessment and Formulation in OPMH
Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
Experience in completing specialist assessments such as capacity assessment, dementia assessment, etc
Competent knowledge of neuropsychological testing
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.
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