NHS
Job title:
Psychological Therapist/Clinical Psychologist
Company
NHS
Job description
An opportunity has arisen in the Working Age Adults, West Northumberland Community Treatment Team for an EMDR Therapist to join the team for a 12-month fixed term, part-time contract.The post is based at the Fairnington Centre in Hexham, which is a scenic market town in Tynedale. The team seeks to provide high quality, trauma informed, compassionate care that promotes recovery and wellbeing, and EMDR is a highly valued intervention in the team.Main duties of the jobYou will be a valuable member of the multi-disciplinary team, working as an EMDR therapist offering assessment and treatment. As such this role offers the exciting opportunity to focus on and specialise in the provision of EMDR.About usThe West Northumberland Community Treatment Team is a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team based in Hexham, comprising community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychological professionals, pharmacists, nurse prescribers, along with other secondary care mental health clinicians. There are two other EMDR practitioners within the Hexham team and opportunities to join Trustwide or local supervision groups.About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.Date posted22 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number263-CCG24-267-EWJob locationsFairnington CentreHexham general HospitalHexhamNE46 1QJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe welcome applications from accredited EMDR Practitioners as well as experienced practitioners currently working towards accreditation. So, if you are a UK registered mental health professional and an enthusiastic EMDR therapist who is experienced in working with adults experiencing a range of complex and trauma related mental health difficulties, we would love to hear from you.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 22nd October 2024Closing date : 5th November 2024We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe welcome applications from accredited EMDR Practitioners as well as experienced practitioners currently working towards accreditation. So, if you are a UK registered mental health professional and an enthusiastic EMDR therapist who is experienced in working with adults experiencing a range of complex and trauma related mental health difficulties, we would love to hear from you.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 22nd October 2024Closing date : 5th November 2024We welcome your application.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society; Or an Honours degree level qualification in another mental health field, subject to specific suitability check; And able to meet Core Profession equivalence KSA requirements. Or RMN, OT, Arts Psychotherapy or Social Worker degree level qualification; And Accredited post-graduate qualifications in a minimum of one psychological therapy modality appropriate to the designated pathway, as detailed in the table below, together with ongoing registration / accredited membership of the appropriate professional body.
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and/or personality disorder, drawing on evidence-based models. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse.
SkillsEssential
- Knowledge of psychological theory and practice relevant to clinical settings.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society; Or an Honours degree level qualification in another mental health field, subject to specific suitability check; And able to meet Core Profession equivalence KSA requirements. Or RMN, OT, Arts Psychotherapy or Social Worker degree level qualification; And Accredited post-graduate qualifications in a minimum of one psychological therapy modality appropriate to the designated pathway, as detailed in the table below, together with ongoing registration / accredited membership of the appropriate professional body.
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and/or personality disorder, drawing on evidence-based models. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse.
SkillsEssential
- Knowledge of psychological theory and practice relevant to clinical settings.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Expected salary
£46148 – 52809 per year
Location
Hexham, Northumberland
Job date
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:39:17 GMT
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