Perinatal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service in Cornwall. We are a countywide service, offering multidisciplinary support and psychological therapies to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties resulting from their perinatal experiences. This post involves providing assessment and highly specialist therapeutic interventions to both antenatal and postnatal clients of the main perinatal team, as well as those of our integrated Perinatal Loss and Trauma team. The post offers a balance between early help/preventative/consultation work and highly specialist interventions for individuals with more acute and complex needs. Training and supervision in a range of interventions to deliver and support our NICE informed care pathways is supported and encouraged. You will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors, a Midwife and Peer Support Workers. Staff wellbeing, trauma informed practice, and evidence-based care pathways are important principles that guide how the Perinatal Service works. Main duties of the job
You will be part of an innovative and supportive Psychological Therapies team dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care, and will have responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of the psychology service. You will have opportunities for audit, research and leading service development. You will deliver and receive regular reflective practice, clinical supervision, training and professional development opportunities. We are able to provide and support specialist perinatal training. About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with Post Grad doctoral degree and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society, or equivalent. Registered with HCPC. Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy e.g. CBT, EMDR, CAT. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings and across the age range. Experience of work in adult mental health services or agencies and work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Further training or experience in Perinatal Mental Health. Proficiency in both individual and group therapy approaches. Experience of working with women with severe and complex mental health difficulties in the perinatal period. Skills and Aptitude
Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment. Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty. Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines. Knowledge and abilities
Broad knowledge of specialist mental health services for mothers and their infants and of the wider network of mental health services in the NHS. Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection. 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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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service in Cornwall. We are a countywide service, offering multidisciplinary support and psychological therapies to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties resulting from their perinatal experiences. This post involves providing assessment and highly specialist therapeutic interventions to both antenatal and postnatal clients of the main perinatal team, as well as those of our integrated Perinatal Loss and Trauma team. The post offers a balance between early help/preventative/consultation work and highly specialist interventions for individuals with more acute and complex needs. Training and supervision in a range of interventions to deliver and support our NICE informed care pathways is supported and encouraged. You will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors, a Midwife and Peer Support Workers. Staff wellbeing, trauma informed practice, and evidence-based care pathways are important principles that guide how the Perinatal Service works. Main duties of the job
You will be part of an innovative and supportive Psychological Therapies team dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care, and will have responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of the psychology service. You will have opportunities for audit, research and leading service development. You will deliver and receive regular reflective practice, clinical supervision, training and professional development opportunities. We are able to provide and support specialist perinatal training. About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with Post Grad doctoral degree and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society, or equivalent. Registered with HCPC. Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy e.g. CBT, EMDR, CAT. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings and across the age range. Experience of work in adult mental health services or agencies and work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties. Further training or experience in Perinatal Mental Health. Proficiency in both individual and group therapy approaches. Experience of working with women with severe and complex mental health difficulties in the perinatal period. Skills and Aptitude
Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment. Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty. Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines. Knowledge and abilities
Broad knowledge of specialist mental health services for mothers and their infants and of the wider network of mental health services in the NHS. Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection. 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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