About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical or Counselling psychologist to join Rotherham Care Group, as part of the clinical leadership structure within our Primary Care Mental Health Hub and our specialist Locality Teams. We are looking for someone with excellent clinical skills and a strong drive for working collaboratively as part of teams and systems to enhance services.
Main duties of the job
Based within our PCN aligned Community Mental Health Hubs in Rotherham, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality comprehensive specialist psychological service. They will work closely with our Community Directorate Lead for Psychological Professions in contributing to strategic service development and trauma informed pathways of care for working age and older adults presenting with complex / severe mental illness. They will also take a leadership role in our Locality teams to ensure clear pathways throughout our service.
They will join a growing team of Psychological professions in our service including Clinical Psychologists, CBT therapists, CAPs, MHWPs and Assistant Psychologists working in these services. The post holder will provide regular supervision to Clinical Psychologists and other Psychological Professions as needed. They will have a liaison role with provider partners, as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation, supporting us in working together as a whole system with equal partnership, promoting integrated working and placing the patient at the centre of all that we do.
CPD and engagement with our wider professional networks is supported and there is a strong focus on supervision and professional development.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Registration with BPS or ACP Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Registration with BPS or ACP
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a specialist clinical psychologist Experience of working in community mental health services. Experience of working with complex health difficulties / severe mental illness Experience of working with individuals and families. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Experience of teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses Experience of research and development Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives
Desirable
Experience in clinical / professional leadership Experience working with trauma presentations in individuals and their families Experience of working clinically with older adults Experience of delivering psychological therapy to a wide variety of client groups, ages, contexts and presenting problems, reflecting the full range of clinical severity, across a range of care settings, within the NHS
Skills Essential
Communicate highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information effectively, to a wide range of people Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities. Articulate the value added by applied psychology services within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision. Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems Utilise psychometric tests competently Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team. Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. Use approved breakaway techniques Demonstrate effective keyboard skills Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings.
Knowledge Essential
Doctoral level knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management Doctoral level knowledge of Clinical governance Doctoral level knowledge of knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice. Doctoral level knowledge of audit and research methodology Doctoral level knowledge of social Inclusion agenda
Desirable
Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System Highly developed knowledge and skills in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviour
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Swallownest Court
Aughton Road
Rotherham
S26 4TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)