Principal Psychologist - Complex Emotional Needs

We are very pleased to offer this PrincipalPsychologist post in Herefordshires Complex Emotional Needs Service (CENS).CENS is a multidisciplinary team primarily providing DBT and peer support topeople struggling with emotion regulation, relational difficulties, andimpulsive risk behaviours. We also provide training and consultation to otherNHS mental health services. This post will appeal to someone who wants to make areal difference to the experience of people with complex emotional needs inHerefordshire. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supportstaff development, and seek opportunities to support their own professionaldevelopment. Importantly, the post holder will become part of a thriving andsupportive community of psychological professionals. We are proud to have a strong culture of supportingstaff development and wellbeing both within psychological services and beyond. The post is up to hours ( WTE). We would be very happy to discuss the role with youand look forward to enquiries. Main duties of the job Thepost holder will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the CENS team,undertake specialist assessments, hold a DBT caseload, provide trauma focusedtherapy where appropriate, and offer consultation and training to the widersystem. The post holder will integrate other models of working such as CFT,CAT, SCM, CBT and EMDR where this will compliment clinical provision. Akey aspect of this role will be to co-produce a sustainable training programfor local NHS staff and community stakeholders aimed at improving understandingand empathy for people with complex emotional needs and helping staff feel moreconfident in knowing how to respond to and support clients. Asecondary focus will be to work with local stakeholders to pilot ways ofsupporting clients who struggle to engage with CENS or other community servicesbut who frequently experience contact with crisis services., Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached.

• Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical / Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
• Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical area
• Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical / Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical / Counselling Psychologists
• Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge across range of mental health presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
• Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations across the life span and care settings
• Experience of multi-agency / multidisciplinary working
• Therapeutic expertise in working with carers / families / couples
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
• Experience of working within a DBT service.
• Experience of working with clients presenting with emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, relational complexity, and risk., BSc / BA Honours degree at 2 : 1 or above in Psychology
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Post qualification training / experience in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and / or physical health difficulties, across the age span
• Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical / Counselling Psychology
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and / or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
• What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities