7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Inpatient with 20% RRP)

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a 0.5 WTE band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (PLUS an additional 20% payment) to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Harlow.

Attached to this post is a Recruitment Retention Premia (RRP) of 20% for 2 years, fixed from the start date. The RRP only applies to the employee whilst they remain in post (and subject to successful completion of the 6 months probationary period/in line with appraisals). We acknowledge that inpatient wards post-covid have experienced increased levels of acuity, staffing challenges and that non-inpatient roles have moved towards some remote working. Our RRP recognises these changes and supports those individuals who are passionate about working in our inpatient wards.

This role is based at the Derwent Centre, Harlow.

We invest in our staff. Many of our Consultant Psychologists have been promoted within EPUT. We value staff well-being and understand the importance of flexible working to maintain a work/home life balance and offer different configurations, including a combination of remote and on-site working. Part time and job-share applications are welcome for discussion.

This post can also be partnered with our other vacancy 364-A-7131-J in order to create a 1 WTE vacancy. Please contact us for more information on combining these posts.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with experience of a range of presentations who can formulate complexity and risk and work well within an MDT. Experience of in-patient settings is desirable but not essential - if you have experience of working with complex needs and trauma and enjoy the benefits and challenges of working in an MDT, please get in touch.

Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement at Band 7.

The post holder will join a team of Psychological Practitioners, including CPs, CBT therapists, APs, CAPs, and Arts Therapists. Excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills are essential, as are an ability to work with service users in crisis. Indirect duties include: supervisory responsibilities, representation at meetings, leading/ supporting with service development and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice and staff training).

Join EPUT for a wealth of benefits:

• A commitment to develop your career
• A preceptorship arrangement for newly qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologists (when criteria have been fulfilled, usually 6-12 months post induction)
• A relocation package of up to £8000 (under specific terms)

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential and eligibility for registration with a professional body (BPS).

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
• Access to Staff Networks, including: BAME LGBTQ+ Faith Carers Disabilities
• CPD funding up to £6k, calculated pro rata
• Flexible working

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We, the Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team aim to understand the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on an individual's crisis presentation within the hospital setting. We work together with our MDT colleagues to ensure our Service Users experience purposeful inpatient admissions and timely discharges.

EPUT's Adult Inpatient Psychological Services team cover 6 inpatient sites across Essex. Each site has a Principal Lead overseeing the area. Our team is comprised of Principal/Senior Practitioners, Arts Psychotherapists, trainees and CAPS. We acknowledge the excellent day-to-day work of our staff team and also pride ourselves on new creative practice as evidenced by recent innovations such as our Out of Hours access to psychological groups scheme and our nationally recognised staff training packages.

As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation. We can offer guidance for candidates coming from overseas about settling into working in the UK and we have a programme to provide a buddy for you, i.e. a member of the Psychological Services Directorate who has also emigrated to join us at EPUT and can guide you through as you settle into your new home. We understand that, as an overseas candidate, you will have gone through excellent training in your country of origin and we encourage you to join us, even if for 2 to 3 years if you are not yet sure that you want to make the UK your permanent residence.

The Psychological Services Directorate enjoys good links with and supervises clinical psychology trainees from The University of East Anglia, University of Essex and University College training schemes. Clinical research, teaching and specialised interests are encouraged as well as formal courses. Members of the directorate have enjoyed secondments and learning opportunities across the Trust.

Applications from newly qualified clinical/counselling psychologists or those about to complete training are welcomed under a preceptorship arrangement.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology OR equivalent Psychological Therapy training (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• HCPC Registration and eligibility for BPS accreditation
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English Language.

Desirable

• Post accreditation training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. CBT, CBTp, EMDR, DBT, CAT or other.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management.
• British Psychological Society Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of psychological therapies and the application of current models of practice, specialist assessment tools and outcomes frameworks including specialist area of practice.
• Ability and knowledge to select and apply psychological specific interventions in the delivery of the Trust's multi professional pathways and in accordance with mental health evidence-based recommended interventions.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and OR recommended by BABCP/BACP for Psychological Therapists.
• Experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or psychological therapist for a minimum of two years.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX

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