Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join our specialist team within the Bristol Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI). The role is based in the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team at Petherton Resource Centre--a vibrant, multidisciplinary team where developing and evaluating 1:1 and group interventions for a wide range of secondary mental health presentations is central.



CPI, part of Bristol Mental Health, comprises of multidisciplinary professions and offers a range of activities to support psychologically informed care within the secondary mental health service. The team also provides supervision and training to partner organisations. CPI offers complex assessment, formulation, and a wide range of therapies including specialist CBT and third wave approaches, CAT, Psychotherapy, Art Psychotherapies, Family Therapy, MBT, and DBT. Therapy is delivered in both individual and group formats.



The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation, as well as staff training, supervision, consultation and support. Applicants should be familiar with current evidence-based interventions and able to demonstrate outcomes.



To fulfil a comprehensive role as a Clinical Psychologist or appropriate trained Psychological Practitioner (Counselling Psychologist, Psychological Therapist, Psychotherapist, Arts Psychotherapist) within the South Assessment and Recovery team.



To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.



To participate in Continued Professional Development and other developmental activities.



To be part of the South Bristol DBT Team (training will be provided if necessary).



To undertake Research and Development and clinical audit.



To clinically supervise trainees, assistants and team members.



To provide consultation and training to the South Bristol Assessment and Recovery Team.



We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.



We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.



Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.



AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.



At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.



CLINICAL



1. To provide a psychologically informed service to South Assessment and Recovery Team including assessment and specialist therapy both for individuals and groups as appropriate.

2. To provide a specialist consultation and supervision to the South Assessment and Recovery Team and other agencies providing care for the client group.

3. To liaise with Recovery teams and identify appropriate care pathways for patients with complex needs within secondary services

4. To work jointly with colleagues within secondary services providing key working when appropriate.

5. To participate in CPI referral processes and meetings

6. To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service.

7. To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.



PROFESSIONAL



1. To be accountable for own professional actions and to fully observe the relevant Code of Conduct for your professional body

2. To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Complex Psychological Interventions Service policies and procedures.

3. To participate in local Complex Psychological Interventions meetings and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate.

4. To maintain and develop high standards of practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with colleagues from the same profession.

5. To participate in an annual performance appraisal.