Are u a CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist with a passion for providing exceptional care and are looking for an exciting, and challenging role?
It is fantastic time to join the Liaison Psychiatry service as we continue to develop our services to CORE24!
Liaison Psychiatry Service
The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward.
The liaison team can then offer advice, support or a full mental and psychological health assessment as appropriate. By ensuring that an individual's physical and mental health are considered holistically, it is possible for the whole healthcare team to ensure the most effective care is delivered in a collaborative way.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed CBT Therapist/ Psychologist to join our well established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service. This is a key role within the clinical team within the Liaison service.
Main duties of the job
You would be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress, related to both mental and physical health conditions.
This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for development of clinics, consultation, and teaching staff in the multi-disciplinary and hospital team.
You will have access to regular supervision and team support to develop your own practice in Liaison, whilst supporting the MDT in providing quick, effective, accessible services.
CBT Psychotherapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Essential Qualifications and Experience
You will have a specialist post graduate CBT qualification with BABCP registration or a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology with HCPC registration. Experience in a range of clinical settings with the ability to support people in acute distress is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Postgraduate CBT or Doctorate Qualification, BABCP/HCPC
* Specialist training
Experience
* Years of Experience
* Hours of supervised practice
* Relevant AMH/ acute/urgent care/physical health experience demonstrated
* Good assessment & formulation skills
* Teaching, Reflective practice, liaising with other agencies
* Previous A&E Liaison or long term conditions experience
Requirements
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds. We are proactively encouraging applications from under‑represented communities for our more senior roles.
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