Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist- job share (3 & 2 days)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in England is seeking part-time psychologists for diverse roles in assessing and supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. Candidates will mentor staff and lead in special projects while enjoying excellent support and opportunities for professional development. The Trust offers an inclusive environment and flexible working. Candidates must hold a valid driving license for community-based work.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Excellent health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive.
• Flexible in working arrangements.
• Experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychological needs.
• Mentor and supervise staff and students.
• Lead on complex cases and develop expertise in specialism.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.
• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
• The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the service.
• To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.
• Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Leading on a specific service development projects.

Please note: Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

About the Trust

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

We are looking for part-time two roles; 2 days and 3 days.

The post offers a diverse range of experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties. You will join a friendly and supportive group of psychologists in the locality and there will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through CPD.

The trust has an enviable care pathways system which values psychology, psychotherapy and the arts psychotherapies and there are opportunities to train in CBT for psychosis, family interventions, CBT for personality disorders, compassion‑focused supervision, EMDR and structured clinical management. Employees are also able to access leadership and management as well as coaching and mentoring specific to psychologists and additional supervisors training.

As a Trust we pride ourselves on our innovative and collaborative approach to providing the highest quality, person‑centered care. We have a comprehensive primary care personality disorder services as well as established primary care MH teams working alongside GP practices. We are continuing to develop integrated care pathways across primary and secondary care.