Job Description

We are looking for a very enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive individual for the role of band 7 Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist, to join a very well-established multidisciplinary team.



Our service, based in CAMHS Phoenix on the Wokingham Community Hospital site, is a Tier 4, alternative to admission Day Hospital and Home treatment service, that provides evidence based psychiatric, nursing, and therapeutic interventions for young people between the age 12 - 18 years . Young people at CAMHS Phoenix may present with?severe and complex mental health difficulties?assessed as requiring Tier 4 level care,?including?where these disorders are co-morbid with neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as : Serious risk of harm to self; suicidal thoughts and behaviour , Emotional dysregulation and symptoms that would be best described as emerging unstable personality disorder, Eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID and disordered eating in the context of emotional dysregulation, trauma, and other mental disorder, Low mood, depressive disorder?, Early onset psychosis , Severe OCD, complex PTSD and Other psychological disturbance that may adversely affect functioning but falls outsid e typical diagnostic criteria.



All young people who are accepted to the service will follow a structured programme, in line with?relevant?NICE guidelines (for example?anorexia nervosa, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation).

Clinical Assessment:

Conduct specialist assessments and develop a clear and detailed formulation of the service user's presenting difficulties and/or the systemic issues present.

Treatment Planning:

In collaboration with service users, develop personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and service user needs, in collaboration with service users, to support their recovery and improve quality of life.

Therapeutic Interventions:

Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions using a range of psychological techniques and modalities.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and holistic client care.

Supervision and Training:

In line with experience and role development plans, provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.

Research and Development:

Regularly undertake applied research, adding to the evidence base for practice, development activities and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.

Contributing to Service Development:

Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for this role :

Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas) which provides eligibility for Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)



Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call : Dr Louise Bradbury, Principal Clinical Psychologist on 0118 9046888 or email: Louise.Bradbury @berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.