Clinical Psychologist Personality Disorders

IMPART is a friendly, innovative team delivering third wave CBT therapies to clients with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder and high risk. The role involves providing therapy, managing 3-4 staff members, and taking responsibility for areas of team functioning and development. The senior staff support staff and trainees to move to adherence in the models and to develop clinically., Managing the IMPART referrals for one of the four NELFT boroughs

Line managing 3-4 IMPART staff

Negotiating for the needs of IMPART staff and clients

Participating in the management of IMPART

Processing complaints in a timely manner

Providing specialist assessments and interventions

Offering a range of psychological therapy models of treatment to clients with a personality disorder.

Providing consultation and advice to members of own team and other teams on psychological therapy models of PD

Providing consultation and advice on risk assessment and risk management of clients with PD

Providing training and supervision to staff within IMPART and across NELFT on effective working with individuals with difficulties consistent with PD.

Participating in research into PD.

Taking the lead on agreed audits.

Developing areas of expertise within the service and take the lead on developing and monitoring processes for this area.

Supporting the data collection for IMPART

Developing new clinical materials for clients, families and staff

Providing guidance and support in both the physical and virtual delivery of therapy

Participating in SUI processes as they arise

Supervising clinical trainees and apprentices as requested

We are looking for a clinical psychologist with experience in CBT or DBT, and an interest in developing towards adherence in both models. We are also interested in clinical psychologists with experience or interest in other third wave therapies such as CFT or ACT. Training in DBT will be provided by a consultant DBT trainer; training in CBT for personality disorder will be provided by BABCP accredited staff. Opportunities exist for training in other third wave CBT therapies.

IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide range of CPD available through UCL.

IMPART was one of the three IAPT SMI demonstration sites for NHS England, and we continue to expand the evidence base for effective services.

We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus supporting a better work/life balance.

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff