Clinical/Counselling psychologist Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: 1) To provide specialist assessment and clinical formulation to clients with mental health needs as well as substance misuse issues. To select, administer and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, involving skilled manipulation of test materials and high level analysis of findings from the assessments. 2) To select and deliver evidence based specialist psychological treatments, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions, drawing on a range of theoretical options. 3) To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. 4) To contribute to the effective working of the team and to a psychologically informed framework for the service area both within the teams and service environments. 5) To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information taking account of sensory and cultural barriers to communication. 6) To identify any aspects of the service which could be improved and contribute to the service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. 7) To manage agreed workload of assistant psychologists, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. 8) To contribute to the development of services through undertaking service evaluation and audit. Carrying out appropriate research to improve the assessment, treatment, and quality of care of patients. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. 9) To provide specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate and to provide clinical supervision for psychological work undertaken by assistant psychologists and MSc and other students as appropriate. To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate. 10) To work as an autonomous professional within BPS guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions.

Person Specification Verified at interview (I) , by application form (A) or by a test (T) EssentialQualifications: Doctoral level qualification in clinical / counselling psychology (A/I) Eligible for chartered status with the BPS (A/I) HPC registration as practitioner psychologist (A/I) Experience: Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including substance misuse. (A/I) Experience of consulting with other staff (A/I) Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity (A/I) Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs (A/I) Experience of developing and carrying out research projects (A/I) Knowledge: Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis (A/I) Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics (A/I) Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to work with addicted clients (A/I) Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment (A/I) Knowledge of key legislation in relation to mental health issues and child protection (A/I) Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care (A/I) Skills & Abilities: Skills in application of psychological assessments and interventions in a specialist area. (A/I) Specialist practitioner skills at level 3 in cognitive and applied behavioural interventions (A/I) Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, highly technical and sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues. (A/I) Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service (A/I) Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. (A/I) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate (A/I) Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups (A/I) Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning (A/I) Well developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data (A/I) Other: Commitment to continuing professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice (A/I) Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings (A/I)

Desirable

Experience in working with clients with addictions related difficulties and co-occurring mental health problems (A/I) published academic papers (A/I) Knowledge of key policy drivers impacting on addictions treatment and the recovery agenda (A/I)

Other Information:

Confidentiality Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours) in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act. The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust Information governance policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.

Equal Opportunities Promote the concepts of equality of opportunity and managing diversity Trust wide.

Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, paying due regard to health and safety in the workplace and management of risk to maintain a safe working environment for service users, visitors and employees.

Infection Prevention and Control Employees must be aware of their responsibilities to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risks of acquiring health care associated infections, in accordance with Trust policy.

Professional standards and performance review Maintain consistently high professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Employees are expected to participate in the performance review process.

Service/Department standards Support the development of performance standards within the Service/Department to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.

Finance All Trust staff will comply with the financial processes and procedures.

Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Children Act 1989, 2004 and the trusts safe guarding vulnerable adults policy.

Code of Conduct The post holder is required to adhere to the standards of conduct expected of all NHS managers set out in the Code of Conduct for NHS managers.

This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.

SUMMARY This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology

Desirable

• Experience of working in addictions services
• Experience of working with homelessness
• Experience of working with complex presentations

Experience

Essential

• Willingness to work in the community with the Outreach Team

Desirable

• Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models (CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic, Narrative).

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in PIE (psychologically informed environment)

Desirable

• Knowledge relevant to work in outreach, supported housing and homelessness

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).