Overview
This is a two day a week (15 hours) post. This post is only open to current employees of the Trust. An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Psychological therapist or appropriately qualified cognitive behavioural / EMDR therapist to work within the Worcestershire specialist perinatal mental health team. This is a two day a week (15 hours) post. You will work within a highly motivated and supportive community multi-disciplinary team providing psychological support as key professional to clients with mental health difficulties in the perinatal period. The post holder will receive professional management from Team Lead and clinical supervision from the Principal Psychologist. You will participate in other MDT activities such as group work, case reflection and delivery of education sessions. There will also be opportunities to attend Trustwide psychology meetings and other professional development activities. For information on this post email: clare.stockford@nhs.net or lucy.gordon1@nhs.net. This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 9 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice. If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Herefordshire Perinatal team to provide psychological therapies on an individual and group basis. Working as part of the team providing assessment and interventions. Contributing to team processes including supervision, educational opportunities, reflective practice. Clinical work involves provision of psychological assessment and intervention to support physical and mental health and well-being during this crucial life transition. With a perinatal frame of mind, we also focus on the experience of the baby, the parent-child relationship, as well as other members of the family system.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working 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 value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
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