About this role
Job summary
Due to internal promotionswithin theTrustwe are looking for a newband 7Clinical/Counselling Psychologistto join our teamthat provides psychology services to people with learning disabilities across Berkshire.
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established psychology service where Psychologists work closely with other multi-disciplinary professionals to offer high-quality care to adults with learning disabilities both inacommunity setting and in an inpatient unit.
Wearean innovative team who arepassionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilitiesand are looking forsomeone whoshares thesevalues.We work withclients with complex needs, drawing on a variety of psychological models, and are looking for psychologists who are keen tocontinue to developtheirtherapeutic skills, who aregood communicatorsandarecreative in finding ways to engage with people.
Asaservice we are bigon staff development and "grow your own"and can offer you both internal and externaltraining anddevelopment opportunities.Youwillalsobe supported to develop your clinical leadership and change management skills, while continuing to develop your supervision, consultation,trainingand governance skills to enhance patient and staff well-being.
The serviceoperates9-5 Monday toFriday,and we can offer flexibility within this. We are open to both full and part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide highlyspecialist and expert psychological assessments of clients referred to the Learning Disabilities Psychology Service, based upon theappropriate use,interpretationand integration ofhighly complexdata from a variety of sources.
Tobe responsible forimplementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers,familiesand groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis.
To formulate plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems based uponan appropriate conceptualframework of the client's problems, and employing expert methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment optionstaking into accountboth theoretical and therapeutic models andhighly complexfactors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual,familyor group.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical the therapeutic models andhighly complexfactors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual,familyor group.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Post graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Previousexperienceworking as a psychologist with people with learning disabilities
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:DrKate Ferrara, Consultant Clinical Psychologiston 07976 411309 or0118 904 7198 or [email protected] whollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas) Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc).
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body
Experience Essential
Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service
Desirable
Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)
Additional Requirements Essential
Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position
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.
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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
Slough
SL1 2BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)