Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Head of Therapies
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical/Counselling psychologist with passion and enthusiasm in working in the field of sexual violence to join the Havens (London's Sexual Assault Referral Centre) therapies team. We are looking for an experienced and committed Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established services. This is a permanent post. We are a longstanding partnership initiative between the Mayors' Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and NHS England to improve the care offered to people who have experienced sexual assault and rape. The service is provided by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Havens provides comprehensive forensic, medical, advocacy, and psychological therapy aftercare services. Main Duties of the Job
The postholder will provide professional leadership across the Havens Children and Young People, Transitions, and Adult Therapies services and be a member of the Havens Senior Management Team. This is a key role bringing psychological expertise and clinical leadership to further enhance clinical service delivery. The postholder will lead on service development, research, audit, and the strategic direction of the Havens therapies service. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other key agencies such as the Metropolitan Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, other statutory services, and the Third Sector. The postholder will have significant experience of working with people who have experienced sexual violence and trauma. Experience of working with clients who have experienced sexual trauma across the lifespan would be advantageous. You will have relevant experience in providing psychological assessment and intervention to clients in one-to-one therapy as well as groups and workshops. Experience of assessing and managing risk in the context of mental health and safeguarding is vital, as well as experience of providing short to medium-term evidence-based psychological therapy. Job Responsibilities
To provide expert knowledge and guidance regarding the psychological issues related to specialist medical services for sexual assault, sexual health, and other related mental health conditions. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the Havens, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. To formulate plans for psychological treatment and/or management, drawing upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions including pre-trial therapy for individuals affected by sexual violence. To provide crisis intervention for those suffering severe emotional and psychological reactions to sexual assault. To contribute across services to ensure that psychological interventions contribute to a coherent and optimal package of care. To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the treatment and discharge of clients from the Therapies Service. To provide expertise and specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals. To ensure that all members of the clinical team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of clients. To undertake risk identification and management for relevant individual clients. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients. To provide expert consultation beyond the multi-disciplinary team to the wider professional body within the Trust. To prepare written reports, including court reports as a professional witness. To work as an autonomous professional within Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and BPS guidelines. To take a lead in developing the services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent). Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Additional training in sexual violence/trauma through formal post-qualification training. Completed training course in clinical supervision. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for psychological difficulties following sexual trauma. Knowledge and Experience
Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for psychological difficulties following sexual trauma. Experience of undertaking leadership roles. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of sexual trauma related sequelae. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues. Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Skills and Competencies
To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers, and colleagues. To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma. Other Requirements
Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support and supervision to staff exposed to highly distressing situations. A commitment to the evaluation of services. 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. Salary
£78,163 to £88,884 a year (Per annum pro rata including HCA) Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Part-time Reference Number
213-CAY-6537524-A Job Locations
The Havens
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical/Counselling psychologist with passion and enthusiasm in working in the field of sexual violence to join the Havens (London's Sexual Assault Referral Centre) therapies team. We are looking for an experienced and committed Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established services. This is a permanent post. We are a longstanding partnership initiative between the Mayors' Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and NHS England to improve the care offered to people who have experienced sexual assault and rape. The service is provided by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Havens provides comprehensive forensic, medical, advocacy, and psychological therapy aftercare services. Main Duties of the Job
The postholder will provide professional leadership across the Havens Children and Young People, Transitions, and Adult Therapies services and be a member of the Havens Senior Management Team. This is a key role bringing psychological expertise and clinical leadership to further enhance clinical service delivery. The postholder will lead on service development, research, audit, and the strategic direction of the Havens therapies service. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other key agencies such as the Metropolitan Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, other statutory services, and the Third Sector. The postholder will have significant experience of working with people who have experienced sexual violence and trauma. Experience of working with clients who have experienced sexual trauma across the lifespan would be advantageous. You will have relevant experience in providing psychological assessment and intervention to clients in one-to-one therapy as well as groups and workshops. Experience of assessing and managing risk in the context of mental health and safeguarding is vital, as well as experience of providing short to medium-term evidence-based psychological therapy. Job Responsibilities
To provide expert knowledge and guidance regarding the psychological issues related to specialist medical services for sexual assault, sexual health, and other related mental health conditions. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the Havens, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. To formulate plans for psychological treatment and/or management, drawing upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions including pre-trial therapy for individuals affected by sexual violence. To provide crisis intervention for those suffering severe emotional and psychological reactions to sexual assault. To contribute across services to ensure that psychological interventions contribute to a coherent and optimal package of care. To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the treatment and discharge of clients from the Therapies Service. To provide expertise and specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals. To ensure that all members of the clinical team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of clients. To undertake risk identification and management for relevant individual clients. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients. To provide expert consultation beyond the multi-disciplinary team to the wider professional body within the Trust. To prepare written reports, including court reports as a professional witness. To work as an autonomous professional within Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and BPS guidelines. To take a lead in developing the services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent). Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Additional training in sexual violence/trauma through formal post-qualification training. Completed training course in clinical supervision. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for psychological difficulties following sexual trauma. Knowledge and Experience
Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for psychological difficulties following sexual trauma. Experience of undertaking leadership roles. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of sexual trauma related sequelae. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues. Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups. Skills and Competencies
To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers, and colleagues. To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma. Other Requirements
Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support and supervision to staff exposed to highly distressing situations. A commitment to the evaluation of services. 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. Salary
£78,163 to £88,884 a year (Per annum pro rata including HCA) Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Part-time Reference Number
213-CAY-6537524-A Job Locations
The Havens
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