Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks: Cultural diversity staff network Disabled staff network LGBT+ staff network We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These include: Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist who enjoys a variety of work roles to help service users and their families in the older peoples mental health team in Newcastle.
Main duties of the job The post will involve supporting service users and their families living in the community with a range of issues faced in later life. These may include mental health challenges such as loss, bereavement, mood issues and self-esteem. Also helping people to manage health and cognitive difficulties, and family issues. The clinical aspect of the post will be to provide assessment, formulation and psychological interventions to help people improve their mental well-being. There is a focus on working within an experienced mental health multidisciplinary team with joint working and the provision of supervision and developing formulations and care plans key. Cognitive assessment will also be part of the role. In addition to working with people in their community you will also work part time in the day hospital which aims to help people presenting with more complexity or risk.
Through joint working and teaching, enhancing and embedding psychological knowledge within the team is part of this role. Supervising trainee clinical psychologists from The Newcastle Doctorate course is also expected within the post as we are a training department and training in supervision methods would be expected. Research and service development initiatives will be encouraged for the post holder and they will be supported to develop within the post. Clinical leadership will be developed within the role.
Working for our organisation We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The older peoples mental health service has a well established multidisciplinary team. The psychology team provide a number of psychological approaches to service users including evidence based psychological therapies (including but not exclusively CBT, CAT, EMDR, ACT, systemic therapy). Evidence of training in one or more evidence based psychology therapy is welcomed.
We have good links across the pathway of the mental health provision for older people in Newcastle and work closely with all professional groups as well as wider regional and national groups in psychology/older peoples services. As a team we are caring, inclusive and welcome diversity. We have a strong reflective culture, providing protected time and forums for learning, growth and development. Our service aims to provide hope and achieve positive treatment outcomes for service users, their family and carers, and we have a focus also on organisational and community transformation needs. As part of this we wish to continue to enhance service user involvement, alongside working in line with the developing an evidence base and evaluation of what we provide and its effect, adhering to best practice.
As a senior clinician within the team, you will develop within your clinical, supervision and leadership role. Successful candidates will receive clinical and professional supervision from Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologists in the department as well as being part of the psychology team which includes psychologists, mental health well being practitioners, trainee and assistant psychologists.
Please refer to both the job description for full details about the roles, responsibilities and necessary competencies required for the post.
Advertising date: 16th January 2025 Closing date: 30th January 2025 We welcome your application.
Person specification Knowledge and experience Essential criteria
Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological assessment, formulation and therapies for people over 65. Post qualification experience of providing assessment and treatment across a wide range of care settings. Experience of carrying out cognitive assessments and feeding these back to service users and professionals. Substantial experience of working with families and as a core member of a multidisciplinary team. Work as a clinical or counselling psychologist/psychological therapist for a minimum of 2 years and been in receipt of at least 50 hours clinical supervision. Training in clinical supervision and evidence of providing clinical supervision. Evidence of ongoing CPD. Skills Essential criteria
Ability to deliver training to others. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Effective written communication skills. Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Proven track record of provision of research or service development improvement. Qualifications Essential criteria
Relevant professional qualifications. Relevant professional registration. Mobility Essential criteria
Able to manage the mobility components of a community post. Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Job Description - Senior Clinical Psychologist (PDF, 674.9KB) Job Description - Senior Psychological Therapist (PDF, 661.0KB) Job Description - Senior Counselling Psychologist (PDF, 641.7KB) Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB) Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB) Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB) Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
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We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks: Cultural diversity staff network Disabled staff network LGBT+ staff network We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These include: Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist who enjoys a variety of work roles to help service users and their families in the older peoples mental health team in Newcastle.
Main duties of the job The post will involve supporting service users and their families living in the community with a range of issues faced in later life. These may include mental health challenges such as loss, bereavement, mood issues and self-esteem. Also helping people to manage health and cognitive difficulties, and family issues. The clinical aspect of the post will be to provide assessment, formulation and psychological interventions to help people improve their mental well-being. There is a focus on working within an experienced mental health multidisciplinary team with joint working and the provision of supervision and developing formulations and care plans key. Cognitive assessment will also be part of the role. In addition to working with people in their community you will also work part time in the day hospital which aims to help people presenting with more complexity or risk.
Through joint working and teaching, enhancing and embedding psychological knowledge within the team is part of this role. Supervising trainee clinical psychologists from The Newcastle Doctorate course is also expected within the post as we are a training department and training in supervision methods would be expected. Research and service development initiatives will be encouraged for the post holder and they will be supported to develop within the post. Clinical leadership will be developed within the role.
Working for our organisation We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The older peoples mental health service has a well established multidisciplinary team. The psychology team provide a number of psychological approaches to service users including evidence based psychological therapies (including but not exclusively CBT, CAT, EMDR, ACT, systemic therapy). Evidence of training in one or more evidence based psychology therapy is welcomed.
We have good links across the pathway of the mental health provision for older people in Newcastle and work closely with all professional groups as well as wider regional and national groups in psychology/older peoples services. As a team we are caring, inclusive and welcome diversity. We have a strong reflective culture, providing protected time and forums for learning, growth and development. Our service aims to provide hope and achieve positive treatment outcomes for service users, their family and carers, and we have a focus also on organisational and community transformation needs. As part of this we wish to continue to enhance service user involvement, alongside working in line with the developing an evidence base and evaluation of what we provide and its effect, adhering to best practice.
As a senior clinician within the team, you will develop within your clinical, supervision and leadership role. Successful candidates will receive clinical and professional supervision from Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologists in the department as well as being part of the psychology team which includes psychologists, mental health well being practitioners, trainee and assistant psychologists.
Please refer to both the job description for full details about the roles, responsibilities and necessary competencies required for the post.
Advertising date: 16th January 2025 Closing date: 30th January 2025 We welcome your application.
Person specification Knowledge and experience Essential criteria
Knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological assessment, formulation and therapies for people over 65. Post qualification experience of providing assessment and treatment across a wide range of care settings. Experience of carrying out cognitive assessments and feeding these back to service users and professionals. Substantial experience of working with families and as a core member of a multidisciplinary team. Work as a clinical or counselling psychologist/psychological therapist for a minimum of 2 years and been in receipt of at least 50 hours clinical supervision. Training in clinical supervision and evidence of providing clinical supervision. Evidence of ongoing CPD. Skills Essential criteria
Ability to deliver training to others. Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Effective written communication skills. Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process. Proven track record of provision of research or service development improvement. Qualifications Essential criteria
Relevant professional qualifications. Relevant professional registration. Mobility Essential criteria
Able to manage the mobility components of a community post. Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Job Description - Senior Clinical Psychologist (PDF, 674.9KB) Job Description - Senior Psychological Therapist (PDF, 661.0KB) Job Description - Senior Counselling Psychologist (PDF, 641.7KB) Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB) Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB) Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB) Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
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