Specialist Psychological Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Reading invites applications from experienced clinical psychologists for a post that requires Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology, HCPC/UKCP registration, and demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice and safeguarding.

You will bring post-qualification training across multiple models, experience with complex cases, risk management, and a commitment to equity and inclusion as part of a patient-centred service.

Qualifications

• Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent).
• Registered and accredited with HCPC or UKCP/BPC.
• Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area.
• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings.
• Experience of managing safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Risk management

Safeguarding

Complaints investigations

Education

Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology

HCPC/UKCP/BPC registration

Job description

The must haves for this role: Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent). Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) or UKCP/BPC Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of settings. Experience of managing complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints and investigations.

We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust