Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPCregistered psychologist to work WTE in our Older Adult Locality MentalHealth Team in Hereford based at the Benet Building, Ruckhall Lane. We would support someone who has worked in adifferent speciality who has a passion to work with older people. Psychology ishighly valued, both in terms of complex client work, neuropsychologicalassessment of dementia, as well as supporting teams in formulating care,delivering training and leading service development. We would also supportflexible working. The psychology team is very supportive and has lots ofdevelopment opportunities. Recently staff have undertaken training in EMDR, MBTand the QICN. To find out more please contact Dr Andy Ashley (A;Consultant Clinical Psychologist) Main duties of the job Providing assessments andinterventions for older people with complex health needs, includingneuropsychological assessment. Interventions may involve family members andcarers and include liaison and consultation.

• Active contribution to MDTs : providingcase discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing formulations andevidence based care
• Developing an area of specialistexpertise, aspart of our programme of evidence-based therapies for older people. We have recently supported training andaccreditation in EMDR, MBT, Narrative Therapy and the QICN
• Contributing to audit, researchand development work
• Working towards providing formaland adhoc supervision to other staff, including trainees aswell as providingteaching and learning opportunities.
• Providing clinical expertise and developing leadershipin the psychological needs of older people and their families and contributingto a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partneragencies., For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
  
  Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies
Experience Essential
• Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical / Counselling Psychologist within the relevant 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 within a number of different specialties
• 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
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
• Experience of strategic planning and service development
• Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical / Counselling Psychology doctorate training course
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists, and or other professionals
Knowledge Essential
• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Well-developed psychometric assessment skills, 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 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