Job Overview
Job Overview This is an ideal post for a creative and enthusiastic Principal Psychologist who enjoys working with individuals and teams in fast paced environments. Mental Health Liaison work at the interface between physical and mental health services supporting individuals in physical health acute environments with their mental health needs. As a psychologist in this role the work brings together clinical health psychology approaches and traditional mental health approaches to intervention. Liaison with teams across transition is a core part of the role and so having the ability to build strong relationships is vital.
You will be supported in the role through supervision with the Head of Clinical Health Psychology; peer relationships with Principal Psychologists in Liaison and wider Clinical Health Psychology Services; 8a psychologist and CAP directly in the team. There are wider opportunities to take part in leadership projects within Clinical Health Psychology and across the Psychological Services Directorate. We have teaching and research opportunities linked to local DClinPsy courses. CPD related to the role is supported.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Psychologist Role Comprises
* Offering and leading on development of the psychological approaches and interventions for mental health liaison to permit the most effective outcomes for people referred to the service
* Leading a small team of psychology professionals working into a mental health liaison team and supporting their development
* Building relationships with partners across mental health and physical health environments to support effective transitions
* Co-development of training packages for the mental health liaison team and wider hospital
* Working with Principal Psychologists in Liaison across the Essex footprint to support equity of service
* To work as part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology leadership team to support development and awareness of Clinical Health Psychology in the Trust and partner agencies.
Working for our organisation
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
* If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
* Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
* Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time.
Important note: please ensure that as part of your application, you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
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.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities; we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, contact the Recruitment Department to arrange suitable delivery.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. We advise applicants to check their registered email regularly and note that if there is no response within three weeks of the closing date, the application may be unsuccessful.
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.
Important notice: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 require COVID vaccinations for roles deployed to Care Homes, unless exempt. This is a requirement of this role and will form part of pre-employment checks.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programmes are used the application may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Support with applications for declared disabilities is available.
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