Job Summary
An innovative and highly valued trustwide organisational role: this permanent 8a role is open to all qualified Psychological Professions to work in Workforce Development within the Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team in South London & Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust. We seek a psychological therapist, psychotherapist or practitioner psychologist with an interest in developing and supporting the SLaM P&P workforce to be a safe, effective, inclusive and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
* Support the 8b Workforce Lead to deliver P&P Workforce development priorities by promoting initiatives for the workforce benefit.
* Provide supervision of Assistant Psychologists and trainees working in the service.
* Collaborate with the Trust Learning & Development team and P&P colleagues across the full range of clinical services to deliver CPD events and programmes.
* Advocate for staff and act as an ambassador for the P&P workforce across the trust, supporting high standards of care and evidence‑based service delivery.
* Work actively with other functions and colleagues across the trust such as the Trust Learning & Development team and P&P colleagues across the full range of clinical services.
* Arrange up to 0.2 WTE clinical sessions to support service demand; clinical sessions on appointment based on expertise and vacancy.
* Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead on P&P workforce initiatives for the Psychology & Psychotherapy workforce across the Trust.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the Trust and externally to address workforce development issues related to SLaM P&P.
* Support collaboration and team working, integrating research, guidance, teaching and clinical activity to foster continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Doctoral level qualification in clinical, counselling, forensic, health or educational psychology or equivalent professional qualification in psychological therapy (e.g. systemic psychotherapy, arts psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy).
* Appropriate professional and/or statutory registration (e.g., HCPC Practitioner Psychologist, UKCP/BACP/ACP/BABCP).
* Evidence of continuing training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to the work of the Trust through formal post‑qualification training or equivalent portfolio assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor.
Experience
* Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision.
* Experience of supervising other staff such as assistants and trainees who have completed relevant training.
* Post‑qualification experience that supports working with and addressing issues of diversity within local communities.
* Experience of carrying out post‑qualification research, audit or service evaluation projects.
* Experience of providing teaching and training to psychological therapists and/or other professional groups.
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively complex information with clients, carers and colleagues, overcoming barriers including sensory, emotional, cultural differences and hostility.
* Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care and diversity issues.
* Knowledge of specialist psychological assessment and treatment approaches and the ability to administer complex psychological assessments.
* Well‑developed IT skills, including data entry and analysis.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers website.
Benefits
* Generous pay, pensions and leave package dependent on role and length of service.
* Flexible working and support for part‑time working and job sharing.
* Career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, positive people management and talent programmes.
* Car lease benefits from competitive deals.
* Accommodation: keyworker housing available on selected sites.
* NHS discounts up to 10% from various retail brands.
* Other benefits: counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers, staff restaurants.
Employer
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ
We welcome applications from candidates from minoritised ethnic and other groups representing local communities.
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