About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health difficulties?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join NSFT's innovative psychology team working across Norfolk's Change Grow Live (CGL) drug and alcohol services, whilst also contributing to the strategic Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health (CoSUM) work within NSFT.
This unique role sits at the interface of mental health and addiction services, supporting one of the most underserved populations in healthcare. You will provide specialist psychological consultation, assessment, formulation and intervention for people experiencing co-occurring conditions, alongside overseeing and supervising qualified and trainee Psychology colleagues in their CGL clinical roles, and contribute to NSFT's strategic CoSUM system development work.
We are looking for someone who is:
HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist. Experienced in working with adults with complex mental health needs including significant substance use. Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention. Passionate about reducing stigma and improving access to care. Motivated to influence practice beyond individual clinical work and contribute to wider system transformation. Committed to co-production of training and services. Able to be creative and flexible with how care is delivered to best meet the needs of our service users.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a growing psychology team led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will:
Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with complex CoSUM presentations. Provide specialist consultation in relation to the mental health needs of CoSUM service users to staff in both treatment systems Support referral pathways and access to mental health services. Facilitate joint case management and integrated care planning. Supervise and oversee the work of qualified and trainee Psychologists working in their CGL clinical roles. Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and workforce training. Support the strategic work of the Lead Psychologist. Help shape culture change and improve the experience of care for people with co-occurring conditions across the local system.
About us
As an employer, I and Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in Norfolk.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join NSFT's innovative psychology team working across Norfolk's Change Grow Live (CGL) drug and alcohol services, whilst also contributing to the strategic Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health (CoSUM) work within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
This unique role sits at the interface of mental health and addiction services, supporting one of the most underserved populations in healthcare. You will provide specialist psychological consultation, assessment, formulation and intervention for people experiencing co-occurring conditions, alongside overseeing and supervising qualified and trainee Psychology colleagues in their CGL clinical roles, and contribute to NSFTs strategic CoSUM system development work.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in addiction, complex mental health difficulties and system leadership, while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across NHS and voluntary sector services.
We are looking for someone who is:
HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist. Experienced in working with adults with complex mental health needs including significant substance use. Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention. Passionate about reducing stigma and improving access to care. Motivated to influence practice beyond individual clinical work and contribute to wider system transformation. Committed to co-production of training and services. Able to be creative and flexible with how care is delivered to best meet the needs of our service users. Working as part of a growing psychology team led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will:
Deliver specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with complex CoSUM presentations. Provide specialist consultation in relation to the mental health needs of CoSUM service users to staff in both treatment systems Support referral pathways and access to mental health services. Facilitate joint case management and integrated care planning. Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and workforce training. Supervise and oversee the work of qualified and trainee Psychologists working in their CGL clinical roles Support the strategic work of the Lead Psychologist Help shape culture change and improve the experience of care for people with co-occurring conditions across the local system. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in addiction, complex mental health difficulties and system leadership, while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across NHS and voluntary sector services.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, including eligibility for chartered status with the BPS Further post-qualification, post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience Essential
Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity. Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable
Representing psychology within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts). Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
Skills Essential
Use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively complex, highly technical and clinically highly sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Desirable
Production of reports suitable for public presentations and presentation in medico-legal setting. High level knowledge in the assessment and evaluation of psychological therapies.
Knowledge Essential
Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.) Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy. Legislation and its implication for clinical practice and the appropriate management of people presenting with mental health problems
Other Essential
Commitment to continuing professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice. Able to identify, and employ appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice. Ability to travel Independently Undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role
Desirable
Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of providing specific support intervention and strategy for staff.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)