Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

Wedgwood Adult inpatient services are looking to recruit an 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. We would also be happy to recruit a newly qualified psychologist and support them through their preceptorship.

The successful candidate would be working within a busy Therapy Team, consisting of Occupational Therapists, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Associate's in Psychology, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Peer Support workers. The team is led by a Principle Clinical Psychologist. We seek to support the patient's admission with the provision of high-quality assessment and formulations with subsequent formulation driven interventions. We work with individuals but also the wider system where appropriate. We work closely with the wider MDT who are positive about the role Psychologists can offer.



The successful candidate will be able to draw on a variety of evidence-based models to inform their practice. The service has a core element of DBT, however training will be provided to support the candidate in their work within this paradigm. Supervision of the assistant psychologists will be a part of the role if the candidate has appropriate experience however this is not an essential criterion at point of application.

Main duties of the job

The Therapy team seeks to develop individual's specialist interests and Successful candidates will be supported to access external training to enhance their clinical skills and continue their professional development.



The Therapy team has a strong multi-professional working approach as such the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work alongside other professionals recognising when to refer to other disciplines to enhance the patient experience.



The successful candidate will offer formulation driven interventions for the patient but also on team dynamics, offer individual therapy sessions, develop meaningful risk formulations with the patients, lead the development of Psychotherapy new groups, join MDT discussions offering specialist advice for the wider MDT. Contributing to the care planning with patients, offering reflective practice and debriefs to with inpatient teams. Developing individual Positive Behaviour Support plans with patients and completing the reflective debriefs post incident.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for people who see challenges as opportunities and will have the ability to influence, inspire and energise others, as well as work with people's strengths to make an all-round better working environment.



We would welcome informal visits or phone calls, please do not hesitate to contact to arrange!



For full details of your responsibilities, please see attached job description.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology, accredited by BPS ##

Desirable criteria

Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice #

Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment. ##

Desirable criteria

Experience of representing psychology within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts). #

Skills

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Essential criteria

Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management #

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Doctor level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.