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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Within our trust we are privileged to work with over 12,500 colleagues who deliver or support our patient services. From therapists to nurses, doctors, researchers, scientists, porters, cleaners, kitchen staff, accountants, those who teach, and the receptionists who welcome our patients, the contribution of all of our colleagues is invaluable.

As one of the largest trusts in the south west, taking a joined-up approach to providing clinical, acute hospital, community health, mental health, learning disability and dental care services. It is what makes the trust an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and build a progressive career.

Cysylltu

Address: Yeovil District Hospital; Higher Kingston; Yeovil; Somerset; BA21 4AT
Contact Number: 01823 213254

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Cyf: 184-CM5068353-B ID y swydd wag: 5643019

Clinical/Practitioner Psychologist Band 8a

Closed for applications on: 25-Medi-2023 00:01

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 25-Medi-2023 00:01

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Broadway Health Park
Cyfeiriad: Barclay Street
Tref: Bridgwater
Cod post: TA6 5LX
Major / Minor Region: Gwlad yr Haf

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Contract

Parhaol

Oriau

Llawnamser
Rhan-amser

37.5 awr yr wythnos (Full and Part Time hours available)

Cyflog

Cyflog: £43,742 - £57,349 per annum, pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (Band 7/8a)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Perinatal Service

Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.

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The principal purpose of this job is to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of women using the Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Services.

This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:

To manage a caseload of patients within the PMHS and/ or MMHS.
To meet appropriate standards of practice in the quality and timeliness of the service provided. The standards of practice will include meeting the standards defined by the HCPC and British Psychological Society (including the Division of Clinical Psychology)
To formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of patient’s mental health and the presenting problem(s), based upon the appropriate theoretical and conceptual framework of the patient’s problems, via the employment of methods based upon evidence-based practice and efficacy.
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for patients, carers, families and groups. Adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upon a range of theoretical perspectives and different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.
To provide the psychological components of multidisciplinary work, and to lead such interventions when the major components are psychological.
To provide consultation and advice to relevant significant others, such as partners, in order to improve the psychological health of people using the Service.
To provide consultation and advice and (where appropriate) clinical supervision to other professionals and agencies that provide services to adults with mental health difficulties.
To keep adequate clinical records in accordance with local trust policies and procedures.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management, in line with local trust policies and procedures.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under the care and to monitor and evaluate progress during both uni-and multi-disciplinary care.
Provide individual assessment and therapeutic interventions for cognitive, mental health, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Therapy may be one to one sessions, lasting approximately one hour, or group based interventions.
Assist in psychological assessment, utilising psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, and structured observations. Carry out semi-structured interviews as part of the history taking procedure with the client, family members and other agencies involved with the client.
Analyse the results of these assessments and develop an appropriate treatment package. Provide this treatment package as appropriate.
Communicate complex and sensitive information empathically, using language which is appropriate to the client group and considers any special needs.
Apply the knowledge acquired through further psychological training on psychological theory to therapy. Independently research syndromes and theories relevant to yours and perinatal colleagues’ clinical work to supplement knowledge and contribute to clinical assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions.
Plan and prioritise work effectively in order to combine a clinical caseload with other commitments.

Gofynion yr ymgeisydd

Rhaid bod gennych gofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications and Training

Meini prawf hanfodol

Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent), eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status with the British Psychological Society and Registered with HCPC

Meini prawf dymunol

Further training or experience in Perinatal Mental Health/ related area
Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy, e.g. cognitive analytic psychotherapy, EMDR dialectical behaviour therapy.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol

Psychosocial/ neuropsychological assessment and formulation skills and knowledge.
Theoretical knowledge in consultation models of working and experience of consultancy work in multi-professional settings.
Knowledge of legislation and its implication for clinical practice and professional management including complex vulnerable adult issues.
Understanding of Health Service Policies and Procedures. Ability to working to professional guidelines.
Use of judgement and analytical skills in interpreting overall health service policy and strategy in order to establish goals and standards.
Doctorate level knowledge of research design and data analysis.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of work across service settings and agencies and participation in working parties.
Experience of applying therapeutic approaches to the work with people with complex mental health presentations
Experience of conducting clinical audit

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of teaching, training and/ or proving consultation to health professionals
Experience of working with women with complex mental health difficulties
Experience of working with Dyads or Triads or systemically or parent-baby relationships
Experience of working from a community psychology approach
Supervision provision experience.

Skills & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Compassionate - interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
Able work effectively as part of a team.
To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.
Ability to inspire hope, support recovery and make a difference.
Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity.

Communication Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Listens to others’ views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet, work effectively with electronic patient records
Ability to function with a wide range of professionals and stakeholders in a complex multi-agency context.

Planning & Organisation Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to make clinical decisions about complex and emotive issues.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.

Physical Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to work accurately and within a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time.
Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol

Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.