We would like to appoint a Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, in their last year of training and prior to qualification, to work in the AMH Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS) in Wyre Forest. We are a pilot site for the Transformation Model working in the community considering local need and linking with community services.
This is a Band 6, (1.0 w.t.e) fixed term post for 12 months, moving to a Band 7 permanent post upon qualification. We welcome applications for full/part time working. We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinically appropriate.
The NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable presentations. The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder will be supported to provide psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as appropriate.
The post holder will be supported to complete their professional training.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Across the service we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific supervision.
The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision professional meetings.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will also: Behave consistently with and promote the values of the trust, Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines, Adhere to any professional training specific guidelines, Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust policies, Be supported to evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity.
This post will be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would initially be employed, fixed term, on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to a permanent Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Working towards registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS Working towards registration with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology In final year of working towards a Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Experience
Essential Experience required specific to the role and clinical area Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience of conducting clinically relevant research Experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Employer details
Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address The Robertson Centre Kidderminster Hospital Kidderminster DY11 6RJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1106-B6 #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a Band 6, (1.0 w.t.e) fixed term post for 12 months, moving to a Band 7 permanent post upon qualification. We welcome applications for full/part time working. We provide face to face and virtual interventions as clinically appropriate.
The NMHS teams have integrated psychological pathways for individuals with moderate/severe, severe/enduring, psychosis/bipolar and emotionally unstable presentations. The post holder will apply Clinical or Counselling Psychology core values and clinical practice. They will encourage empowered service users to be active in their own recovery and encourage trauma informed care across the NMHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is integral to the NMHS, working with other psychologists and mental health professionals. The post holder will be a valued member of the psychology provision within the Trust.
The post holder will be supported to provide psychological assessments leading to the development of psychological formulations and individual and/or group interventions. They will work virtually and face to face as appropriate.
The post holder will be supported to complete their professional training.
The post holder will receive both clinical supervision and line management. Across the service we offer a variety of supervision for evidence-based models and invest in model specific supervision.
The post holder will attend all necessary NMHS team meetings and be involved in the NMHS psychology provision professional meetings.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification, the post holder will also: Behave consistently with and promote the values of the trust, Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines, Adhere to any professional training specific guidelines, Implement the psychology provision guidelines and trust policies, Be supported to evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity.
This post will be considered for candidates in their final year of professional training and prior to becoming registered as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC. They would initially be employed, fixed term, on a Band 6 Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description. Upon HCPC registration the post would then be upgraded to a permanent Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Job Description.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Working towards registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS Working towards registration with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology In final year of working towards a Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as accredited by the BPS I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge
Essential Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice
Experience
Essential Experience required specific to the role and clinical area Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience of conducting clinically relevant research Experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Employer details
Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address The Robertson Centre Kidderminster Hospital Kidderminster DY11 6RJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1106-B6 #J-18808-Ljbffr
