Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed clinician who has experience working with complex cases within the area of community mental health with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, severe mental health illness and/or personality disorder. Applications are invited for a qualified clinical associate psychologist looking to extend their clinical and team working knowledge and experience.
The postholder will use a range of evidence-based psychological models and protocols when addressing individualised patient need and critically appraise these models and interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, CFT) to inform treatment planning and appropriate choice of treatment protocols and understand how to interpret treatment choices with individuals, groups and other healthcare colleagues, when managing complex and chronic needs. The role offers opportunities for direct clinical interventions and multi-disciplinary team working, implementing evidence-based programmes of group and individual psychological therapies as well as providing consultation and supervision to other team members. The applicant should have a desire to embrace MDT working, training and team development. The scope of these opportunities will be limited to the postholder\'s training and experience.
The CMHT psychology team forms part of the wider Mid & North Area Psychological Therapies Team, a thriving active team dedicated to delivering high quality interventions.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Communicate constructively with a range of healthcare professionals in a variety of services including nurses, social workers, allied health professionals (AHPs) and medical colleagues as part of a multi-professional team
* Link directly with the psychology team, alongside assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists, reporting to a Clinical Psychologist regarding psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
* Work as part of a multi-professional community team or in specialised clinical settings and liaise with relevant external agencies to facilitate and enable psychological interventions
* Communicate core concepts of psychological theory, research and practice to enhance delivery of psychological interventions
* Communicate decision making processes which inform psychological management of risk; implement and respond to risk adhering to service policy and values
* Understand impact of multiple perspectives within the context of multidisciplinary teams
* Explain rationales to individuals, groups and other healthcare colleagues for evidence-based psychological treatment models and protocols
* Participate in the wider psychology team, attending meetings and CPD as required
* Communicate with patients and their carers/families who may be distressed
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, we aim to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, and Hampshire CAMHS. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. We uphold CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and offer opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata for part time hours)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Location: 68b Junction Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3QX
Job Description and Requirements
Qualifications (Essential):
* First degree in Psychology
* Registered as appropriate with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Masters level study (120 credits)
* Understanding of BPS Professional Code of Conduct and local/national policies defining scope of practice
* Understanding of behavioural change models (including health belief models) to synthesise best practice in the absence of a strong evidence base or existing clinical guidelines
Other requirements:
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
* Current UK professional registration
We are happy to discuss flexible working options as part of the interview process.
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