7 / 8a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Inpatient with 20% RRP)
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Little Parndon, Harlow
7 / 8a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Inpatient with 20% RRP)
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ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Little Parndon, Harlow
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 4 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 924d91f234484ce8a673f42b40eb1b1a
Full Job Description
- An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a 0.5 WTE band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (PLUS an additional 20% payment) to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Harlow Attached to this post is a Recruitment Retention Premia (RRP) of 20% for 2 years, fixed from the start date. The RRP only applies to the employee whilst they remain in post (and subject to successful completion of the 6 months probationary period/in line with appraisals). We acknowledge that inpatient wards post-covid have experienced increased levels of acuity, staffing challenges and that non-inpatient roles have moved towards some remote working. Our RRP recognises these changes and supports those individuals who are passionate about working in our inpatient wards. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our psychological inpatient services in EPUT. This role is based at the Derwent Centre, Harlow. We invest in our staff. Many of our Consultant Psychologists have been promoted within EPUT. We value staff well-being and understand the importance of flexible working to maintain a work/home life balance and offer different configurations, including a combination of remote and on-site working. Part time and job-share applications are welcome for discussion. This post can also be partnered with our other vacancy 364-A-7131-J in order to create a 1 WTE vacancy. Please contact us for more information on combining these posts., As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
We are looking for someone with experience of a range of presentations who can formulate complexity and risk and work well within an MDT. Experience of in-patient settings is desirable but not essential - if you have experience of working with complex needs and trauma and enjoy the benefits and challenges of working in an MDT, please get in touch. Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement at Band 7. The post holder will join a team of Psychological Practitioners, including CPs, CBT therapists, APs, CAPs, and Arts Therapists. Excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills are essential, as are an ability to work with service users in crisis. Indirect duties include: supervisory responsibilities, representation at meetings, leading/ supporting with service development and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice and staff training).
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also: + We are among the largest employers in the in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites. + We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.Our vision and values Our Vision "To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care". Our Purpose "We care for people every day. What we do together, matters". Our Values + We Care + We Learn + We Empower Our strategic objectives + We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. + We will enable each other to be the best that we can. + We will work together with our partners to make our services better. + We will help our communities to thrive. Our services + Mental Health Services + Community Health Services + Learning Disabilities Services + Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory., We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individual's crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges. EPUT's Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations; such as our Out of Hour's access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages. As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation. We can offer guidance for candidates coming from overseas about settling into working in the UK and we have a programme to provide a 'buddy' for you, i.e. a member of the Psychological Services Directorate who has also emigrated to join us at EPUT and can guide you through as you settle into your new home. We understand that, as an overseas candidate, you will have gone through excellent training in your country of origin and we encourage you to join us, even if for 2 to 3 years if you are not yet sure that you want to make the UK your permanent residence., The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Covid Vaccination Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected].
+ A preceptorship arrangement for newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (when criteria have been fulfilled, usually 6-12 months post induction) + A relocation package of up to £8000 (under specific terms) Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential and eligibility for registration with a professional body (BPS).Working for our organisation EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; + Season Ticket Loans + NHS discounts for staff + Excellent Training facilities and opportunities + Buying and Selling annual leave scheme + The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas + Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work + Day One Flexible Employer + Access to Staff Networks, including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Faith; Carers; Disabilities + CPD funding up to £6k, calculated pro rata + Flexible working The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.