Principal or Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - EIP
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity within our Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services in the mid part of Essex to offer a maternity leave cover role as a Senior or Principal Clinical Psychologist depending on experience and applications. This is to offer highly specialist clinical skills for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis, alongside offering supervision, training, and leadership within the team. We make flexible working work: part time and
job-share applications
are very much welcome. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be skilled and experienced in working in the NHS, and alongside multidisciplinary teams with all of the opportunities and challenges which that entails ideally with specific experience of supervising psychological services teams in EIP services. Strong psychological treatment skills and evidence of short and long term work with complex difficulties are essential. Systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this will be welcomed. Excellent assessment and therapy skills, knowledge of psychometric tools and confidence in making informed professional recommendations on risks and the treatment of service users are essential. Team working ability and skills in training, consultation and supervision and a calm disposition will also be essential. About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams.
Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. Person Specification
Skills/Experience
Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding. Experience working in community mental health teams. Experience of working in EIP settings. Qualifications
Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC. Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists. 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. Salary
£53,755 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
364-A-8535 Job locations
The Gables, Braintree and C&E Centre, Chelmsford
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity within our Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services in the mid part of Essex to offer a maternity leave cover role as a Senior or Principal Clinical Psychologist depending on experience and applications. This is to offer highly specialist clinical skills for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis, alongside offering supervision, training, and leadership within the team. We make flexible working work: part time and
job-share applications
are very much welcome. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to be skilled and experienced in working in the NHS, and alongside multidisciplinary teams with all of the opportunities and challenges which that entails ideally with specific experience of supervising psychological services teams in EIP services. Strong psychological treatment skills and evidence of short and long term work with complex difficulties are essential. Systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this will be welcomed. Excellent assessment and therapy skills, knowledge of psychometric tools and confidence in making informed professional recommendations on risks and the treatment of service users are essential. Team working ability and skills in training, consultation and supervision and a calm disposition will also be essential. About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from senior Clinical Psychologists with training in CBTp and experience of working with people under the care of ARMS or Early intervention in Psychosis teams.
Eligibility for BPS Chartered Status or equivalent and registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. Person Specification
Skills/Experience
Experience in supervising psychologists and psychotherapists at a lower banding. Experience working in community mental health teams. Experience of working in EIP settings. Qualifications
Professional qualification in the form of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Eligible for registration as Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC. Evidence of significant CPD in relation to Adult Mental Health specialty. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists. 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. Salary
£53,755 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
364-A-8535 Job locations
The Gables, Braintree and C&E Centre, Chelmsford
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