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

We have an interesting opportunity for a split post in West Norfolk. This is 0.4 WTE (substantive) based in our early intervention service, and 0.6 WTE (12-months) based in our older adults service. It is hopeful that the fixed term contract will be extended.



Both posts sits within West Norfolk and based at Chatterton House.



The successful candidate will join two small, but friendly and proactive psychology teams. One who provides psychological interventions for older adults requiring secondary care mental health input, the other for adults requiring assessment and treatment under the early intervention service.



Psychology is valued and embedded within both services and the successful post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Principle Clinical Psychologist. The clinical scope of the role will include assessment and treatment for both functional and organic service users.

Main duties of the job

In the 0.4 WTE substantive part of the post, the post holder will be based in the West Norfolk EIP Team. This team has a cohesive and friendly culture and staff who have a wide range of skills and experience. The successful applicant will provide psychological assessment and treatment for people with psychosis and their families and carers. The post holder will form an integral part of the West Norfolk EIP multi-disciplinary team. Job planning will be completed with the successful candidate to ensure that they are able to work safely and competently in accordance with professional guidelines. There will be opportunities for further training in evidence based psychological interventions for early intervention.





The main duties of the 0.6 WTE part of the job in the older person's CMHT are to provide assessment, formulation and psychological intervention to service users and carers within the older persons CMHT. You will provide evidence-based interventions for individuals as well as neuropsychological assessment as part of the memory treatment pathway.



You will support colleagues in the CMHTs with consultation, supervision and training as necessary. There may also be opportunities to take part in quality improvement projects as part of a supportive and dynamic psychology team.

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

Some of the benefits you can expect:


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Previous applicants need not apply

Person specification

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Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with a variety of client groups and clinical presentations Experience of working (or having placements) in secondary care mental health

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in EI Experience of working in older person's services #

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Further training and CPD in evidenced based psychological therapies #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of key policy and evidence in relation to EI and older person's services

Desirable criteria

Evidence of dissemination of work (teaching, publication) in relation to EI and Older Person's mental health services

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.