B6-7 Development Trainee Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist- 2 days
- Employer
- Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Guildford
- Salary
- £35,391 to £49,587 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS (pro-rata)
- Closing date
- 11 Feb 2023
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- Profession
- Counsellor / Psychotherapist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
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We are delighted to be recruiting a 3rd/4th Year Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with experience of, and a keen interest in mental health. To join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS). We welcome applicants who are in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate, newly qualified or qualified with post-qualification experience. Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec and/or awaiting/within 12 months of HCPC registration.
We are keen to recruit clinicians who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in nurturing people's special interests. There will also be opportunities to provide supervision to assistant psychologists as well as the experience to contribute to the Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required. You will also attend multidisciplinary meetings to provide input on case management and service delivery which is hugely valued by the team.
The candidate must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role and the large geographical area that this post covers.
This role is two days per week. You are required to work on Wednesday but can choose the other day.
Main duties of the job
Working in this field offers a wealth of opportunities for Trainee and Applied Psychologists to utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.
Other responsibilities will include:
To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.
The post holder will be professionally supervised by an experienced HCPC Applied Senior Psychologist and will be well supported within the psychology departments, where Continuing Professional Development and staff support are highly valued.
There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other Trainee and qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
This job makes better lives by promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation, interventions and consultation and providing supervision and guidance to assistant psychologists and others as required.
You should be HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist or working towards HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Job Overview:
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services
To supervise and teach unqualified staff including students
Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues
To support team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Employer details Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Redwood Centre
Farnham Road Hospital
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7LX
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
325-C9325-23-3967-2
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with experience of, and a keen interest in mental health. To join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Guildford Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS). We welcome applicants who are in the third year of a formally taught Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate, newly qualified or qualified with post-qualification experience. Any job offer will be dependent on meeting the person spec and/or awaiting/within 12 months of HCPC registration.
We are keen to recruit clinicians who wish to develop a well-rounded set of clinical skills but are also supportive in nurturing people's special interests. There will also be opportunities to provide supervision to assistant psychologists as well as the experience to contribute to the Individual Performance Review/Appraisal of assistant psychologists as required. You will also attend multidisciplinary meetings to provide input on case management and service delivery which is hugely valued by the team.
The candidate must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role and the large geographical area that this post covers.
This role is two days per week. You are required to work on Wednesday but can choose the other day.
Main duties of the job
Working in this field offers a wealth of opportunities for Trainee and Applied Psychologists to utilise a diverse range of professional skills, which includes completing comprehensive assessments and formulations, therapy interventions, consultation and training to non-psychology colleagues, and contribution to service development initiatives.
Other responsibilities will include:
To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans.
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.
The post holder will be professionally supervised by an experienced HCPC Applied Senior Psychologist and will be well supported within the psychology departments, where Continuing Professional Development and staff support are highly valued.
There will also be opportunities for you to meet regularly with other Trainee and qualified Psychologists across the Trust for CPD events and service development/transformation projects.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
This job makes better lives by promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation, interventions and consultation and providing supervision and guidance to assistant psychologists and others as required.
You should be HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist or working towards HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Job Overview:
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services
To supervise and teach unqualified staff including students
Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues
To support team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
- Post-graduate skills training across a range of psychological models, for example systemic, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic.
- Enrolled on a recognised HCPC approved and BPS accredited Professional Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a third-year trainee.
- Experience of paid or voluntary work in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting exposing the person to client groups and service settings directly relevant to the application of psychology in a clinical setting.
- Experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.
Employer details Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Redwood Centre
Farnham Road Hospital
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7LX
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
325-C9325-23-3967-2
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