Job Overview
This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months.
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or to join our specialist team within the Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI).
The position is full time for one year, covering maternity leave. You will join a friendly and supportive well‑established team where supervision and peer support are promoted and valued.
The role is based in the North Locality and is based out of Leckhampton Lodge, Cheltenham. We work with Recovery multidisciplinary teams, where developing and evaluating 1:1 and group interventions for a wide range of secondary mental health presentations is central.
The CPI service is made up of multidisciplinary professions and offers a range of activities to support psychologically‑informed care in our secondary mental health service including supervision and training. CPI offers complex assessment, formulation, and a wide range of therapies in both individual and group formats.
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5,000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services across 55 sites and within peoples' homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation, as well as staff training, supervision, consultation and support.
* To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.
* To participate in Continued Professional Development and other developmental activities.
* To provide consultation and training to Recovery Teams.
* To carry a caseload and provide a direct service for complex psychological issues.
* To work primarily within a multi-disciplinary approach/team where a variety of opinion and expertise is brought to bear on a situation.
* On a daily basis functions single-handedly as a qualified Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications and Experience
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
The Trust is required to work in line with the Government's UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
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