Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their supportive Community Rehabilitation team. This role offers the chance to work with clients facing complex psychosis, providing assessments and interventions while collaborating with a diverse team. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on innovative approaches, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the recovery of individuals in your community.

Benefits

Opportunities for specialist training

Close support from psychology team

Stable and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training in relevant areas like CBTp is essential.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for clients with psychosis.
• Facilitate therapy groups and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychological assessments

CBTp (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis)

Clinical supervision

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Training in specialist approaches

Engagement in continuous professional development

Education

Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

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Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Band 8a

Main area: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 222-LS-CARMHS-373

Site: H&F Community Rehab Team
Town: London
Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 15/01/2025

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

Job overview

Are you looking to specialise in working with people with psychosis? Are you seeking a friendly, supportive team committed to the recovery of clients with complex needs?

Title: Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Community Rehabilitation

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, with an interest in working with people with complex psychosis. You will be working in our supportive, innovative Community Rehabilitation team, which enables service users with psychosis to lead fulfilling lives in their local communities.

In return, we invest in and support our staff. In this role, we offer:

• Opportunities to train in specialist approaches, including CBTp, FI, and working with neurodiversity.
• Preceptorship for exceptional Band 7 candidates, with progression to an 8a post within two years and on successful completion of specialist training and demonstration of 8a level leadership competencies.
• Close support and development from an extensive psychology team.
• A stable, supportive, and dynamic working environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing psychological assessments and interventions for clients with psychosis and complex needs.
• Facilitating psychological therapy groups.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Engaging in continuous professional development and supervision.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical or counselling psychologist.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees.
• Evidence of post-doctoral training in relevant areas, e.g. CBTp, FI.

Experience

• Experience of working as a qualified (specialist) psychologist with clients with psychosis and complex needs.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge

• Advanced specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice.

Skills

• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrable enthusiasm for and commitment to working with service users with highly complex levels of need.
• Ability to teach and train others.

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.