Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner, ensuring the effective provision of a comprehensive management accounting service.

• Working closely with the Financial Services Team to prepare the monthly trust accounts in line with requirements as set out by the Associate Directors of Financial Services and Operational Finance

• Producing accurate and timely budgetary control reports, and to produce the directorate performance packs within the agreed timetable.

• Undertake regular meetings with budget holders (without supervision) to review accounts and support their understanding of the financial position

• Investigating and analysing variances from budget and reporting and explaining these to budget holders and other senior managers.

• Participation in the costing and pricing of the Trusts activity.

• Reviewing financial transactions to ensure that they have been correctly processed and recorded.

• Produce accurate year end forecasts.

• Produce monitoring returns to external bodies as and when required.

• Assisting managers in developing business plans for their areas of responsibility.

• To liaise with internal departments and external agencies to obtain relevant information in a timely manner.

• Support Finance Business Partner in implementing Service Line Reporting.

• Maintain adequate records for audit purposes.

• To ensure work structure information (ESR) reconciles with budgets and ensure the efficient processing of authorisation requests on the Trust recruitment system (currently TRAC)

• Ensure the budget is kept updated for alterations throughout the year in line with budget rules and Standing Financial Instructions.

• Work through complex financial and non-financial workloads with minimal supervision or support

• To manage stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, engaging with a range of internal and external customers with different backgrounds and sometimes competing objectives

• Assisting in other ad-hoc financial exercises as required.

• Undertake any other duties applicable to the grade/post as required.

• This post involves the use of display screen equipment as a significant part of normal works and the job holder will be a user as defined in the Health & Safety Policy on work with DSE.

• This post currently involves working from home full time with Trust provided equipment, with occasional on site meetings which must be attended. Going forward, it may be a combination of working from home / office work / travel to meetings as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or at management level for CIMA (50% completion) or at least 50% of exams completed for ACCA (skills level) or 50% complete CIPFA or ACA.
• Attained full European Computer Driving License or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A detailed understanding of finance & accounting procedures with some understanding of its application within an NHS environment

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant finance areas
• Experience of using and developing complex financial management systems
• Experience of working to tight deadlines, within a highly pressured change orientated environment

Desirable

• Experience of reporting on a trading accounts basis, and explaining the concepts involved to a range of stakeholders
• Costing experience in an NHS environment
• Presentation of financial information to a range of stakeholders, including senior management

Skills

Essential

• oGood supervisory and leadership skills as at times this post holder might be responsible for supervising and training a Trainee Accountant whilst meeting deadlines and competing priorities
• oAble to express complex and technical issues, both orally and in writing in an easily understood and persuasive manner for a range of audiences
• oProfessional and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jeanette Wallace House

Croydon

CR0 1FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and relationship skills

- Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. The role will involve consultation and liaison to practitioners within Southwark CAMHS and other local agencies, such as education, statutory & voluntary agencies to ensure appropriate service provision & ensure that care plans for individuals are co-ordinated efficiently across agencies.

-Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, relatives and carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. Ability to deal effectively with patient or carer concerns, complaints and anxieties as they arise.

- Communicates sensitive/ highly sensitive, confidential information concerning patients or clients requiring empathy, persuasion and reassurance. Some may have special needs; patients or clients may be hostile, antagonistic or aggressive due to mental state.

- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.

2) Knowledge, training and experience

- The post holder will lead and develop the early intervention for psychosis pathway across all Southwark CAMHS teams and is the lead clinician supporting those under 18y with first-episode psychosis.

- Provide highly specialist assessment, care co-ordination, care planning & treatment within the CPA framework & NICE guidelines for young people with psychosis, within the context of the multi-disciplinary Southwark CAMHS teams and STEP.

- The post holder will have a caseload from both CAMHS and STEP.

- Take a lead in specialist complex assessments for possible first-episode psychosis and unusual experiences with other disciplines and other agencies.

3) Analytical and judgmental skills

- The post holder will have excellent diagnostic assessment, risk assessment and care planning skills, specialising in those with first-episode psychosis and at-risk-mental-state for psychosis and other co-morbid diagnoses.

- The role will involve administering a range of assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate outcomes and progress.

4) Planning & organisational skills

-Ensuring there is collaboration between CAMHS and STEP by liaising between the services and facilitating joint meetings where required in order to provide a seamless transfer of care between the services. Highlighting and addressing issues where there are ineffective transitions.

-Ensure that legal and Trust requirements affecting service users and staff are adhered to and ensure a safe working environment for users and staff. Cooperate with statutory agencies with the responsibility to protect children and ensure that issues of risk and safety of young people are assessed, and any necessary safeguarding action is implemented.

-Development of specialist health, social, educational care plans, working closely with appropriate agencies.

5) Physical skills

-A high level of good verbal communication, written and report writing skills.

-Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.

-If qualified RMN, then the post-holder will take a leading role in administering intermuscular medication to clients.

-The post-holder will have the ability to adapt interventions and work creatively with younger clients.

6) Patient / client care

-Providing specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for those with psychosis, involving individualised approaches for complex clients & families.

-Gives highly specialist advice to young people and families based on the NICE guidelines for Early Intervention for Psychosis.

-Constantly assessing and evaluating care, making appropriate changes to suit the needs of the client & family.

7) Policy / service development

-Ensure the continuing quality and development of a clinical service through appropriate training, skill and knowledge development opportunities, and participation in supervision and appraisal.

-Leading on the development of the CAMHS psychosis service and interventions offered to young people and their families. Liaising and consulting with the team regarding policy or service changes within the pathways. Developing the transition pathway and service across CAMHS and STEP ensuring transition guidelines are met. Responsible for updating and adapting the pathways in line with service changes.

8) Financial and physical resources

-Personal duty to make small payments to support patient engagement and psychosocial recovery which can be claimed back via expenses.

9) Human resources

-Facilitate upskilling of staff in CAMHS by providing training on psychosis and how it presents in children and young people. Taking a lead on psychosis presentations in children and young people by providing support and oversight to other practitioners who may be working with clients with this presentation.

-Facilitate upskilling of staff in STEP on referrals from CAMHS and how this treatment pathway works. Providing consultation to STEP colleagues about transitions, working with children & adolescents and liaison with services e.g., education & social care.

-Offering supervision and line management for junior staff within STEP and/or CAMHS.

-Contribute to the training and supervision of students, trainees and professionals on placement in the service.

-Providing consultations regarding psychosis/ARMS cases for all members of the CAMHS teams within Southwark, often to senior members of the team and CAMHS clinical specialists. Also providing consultation to CAMHS and STEP care co-ordinators regarding transition cases.

-Provide training internally to healthcare teams and to 3rd party organisations about the role of STEP and first-episode psychosis.

10) Information resources

-Prompt, accurate & clear written documentation relating to clients confidential information on to electronic notes system.

-Maintain accurate and succinct record and statistics as required by the service and any other administrative tasks related to the work.

11) Research & development

-Leading on the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the CAMHS psychosis service e.g. SLaM gap analysis (CYP), NIHCE QS 102 gap analysis, NCAP EIP spotlight audit.

12) Freedom to Act

-The post holder will be the only clinician in STEP with the specific remit to work with under 18s and be the lead clinician supporting those with first-episode psychosis under CAMHS.

-The post holder will have a caseload in both Southwark CAMHS and STEP.

-The post holder will report directly into the Team Leaders for Southwark CAMHS and STEP.

-Managing the data of the young people on the CAMHS psychosis pathway and liaising with other multi-disciplinary team members across all Southwark CAMHS teams to monitor and review all young people under the early intervention for psychosis pathway.

-Facilitate the transition of young people with psychosis between all Southwark CAMHS teams and STEP or other adult community mental health teams, in relation to service user needs and wishes. This will include strategic planning, pathway delivery, networking with non-statutory agencies, researching and updating resources of services for young adults.

-Work co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS teams as well as staff and practitioners from other key agencies to provide assessment and a range of appropriate interventions to young people with psychosis and their families.

-Responsible for decision making around care planning and risk management with the support of wider MDT.

13) Physical effort

-Work with and on behalf of young people & families in a way that promotes and develops their strengths, resources and quality of life, and deliver services in a manner that is appropriate, relevant and respectful to all community members, recognising the diversity of ethnicity, culture, belief, privilege and capacity.

-Works assertively to engage young people and families, utilising community centres, public open spaces and home visits etc. Often working autonomously at different locations across the borough and responsible for personal safety.

14) Mental effort

-The role often involves many challenging situations, managing priorities and interruptions as well as imparting unwelcome news and dealing with the challenging behaviour.

-Working with high level of complexity and risk including aggression and conflict.

-Ability to maintain flexibility and responsiveness and balancing priorities when dealing with urgent or emergency situations.

-Frequently managing young people and families presenting with a high level of distress and risk and appropriately supporting needs in the community with the support of crisis services and careful safety planning.

15) Emotional effort

-To communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.

-Skilfully communicates distressing or unwelcome information relating to difficult topics e.g., safeguarding, diagnoses, risk management or treatment.

16) Working conditions

-Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or violent & aggressive behaviour.

-Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self or others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: NMC, Social Work England or HCPC
• Evidence of post-graduate qualification or continuing professional development as required by relevant Professional body e.g. Masters level -HCPC/UKCP, RCN, BABCP
• 2 years minimum CAMHs or EIS experience

Desirable

• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches commonly used in CAMHS & EIS eg CBTp, Family Intervention
• Additional training on working with adolescents
• Training in Clinical supervision/mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and adolescents with severe mental health disorders (including psychosis)
• Experience of working with a wide variety of service users and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity evident in populations with psychosis in community settings
• Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans, often in crisis interventions
• Experience of supervision, training and leadership roles

Desirable

• Experience of working with adolescents and with young adults.
• Experience of applying Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approaches to psychosis
• Specialist experience of working in an Early Intervention for Psychosis Team.

Knowledge

Essential

• A high level of knowledge and expertise about CAMHS and Early Intervention for Psychosis services and related legislation/policy
• Evidence of using NICE guidelines to inform practice and understanding transition models and processes.
• Knowledge of social care legislation including the Children's Act and the Care Act
• Evidence of using child protection or adult safeguarding in practice effectively

Desirable

• Experience administering a range of assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate outcomes and progress.
• Experience of carrying out relapse prevention work with individuals experiencing psychosis.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent diagnostic assessment, risk assessment and care planning skills
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with all team members, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour

Desirable

• Ability to work with learning disability and neurodivergent clients
• Ability to work with dual diagnosis clients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Giles House

St Giles Road

Southwark

SE5 7UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

To provide a specialist Dramatherapy service and additional creative groups to clients in the OT Department.

To work as part of the MDT within CPA and mental health Act frameworks

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client to achieve therapeutic goals.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To undertake risk assessments and risk management plans as appropriate.

2. Communication

To apply a comprehensive range of communication skills with clients, carers, team members, OT colleagues and external agencies.

To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and implement core decisions with regard to clients care programmes.

To actively support and educate clients and teams regarding aspects of Dramatherapy provision.

3. Documentation

Maintain appropriate, up-to-date, written and electronic records and activity data in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in departmental and corporate administration through collection and completion of statistics.

Provide specialist Dramatherapy and other reports as required.

4. Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To take a leadership role in influencing any proposed changes or developments in Dramatherapy provision.

To review, reflect and change own practice through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To provide qualified and effective supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.

To apply clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects.

5. Training Staff and Students

To undertake the planning and implementation of the induction, training and education of students.

To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of Dramatherapy students on practice placement within the Trust.

To participate in inter-professional training within the Trust.

To offer explanation and experience of Dramatherapy on external courses as required.

6. Professional Ethics and Development

To comply with the HPC code of ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures and guidelines.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on complex ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.

Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate with maintaining an advanced level of professional practice.

Demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes through maintaining and developing a professional portfolio for CPD.

7. Service Development and Delivery

To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area as required.

To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of local service delivery.

To develop and review local Creative Arts Therapy service provision in conjunction with senior staff.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development.

8. Clinical Governance and Quality Standards

Participate in Clinical Governance and quality improvement projects within service area as appropriate.

To apply an understanding and application of national guidance and legislation relating to health and social care in Mental Health service provision.

9. Line Management, Staff and Budgets

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

Be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resource allocation.

Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of students and volunteer staff where applicable.

10. Research and Evidence Based Practice

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate current research, apply it to practise and disseminate findings at a local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional qualification in Drama Therapy
• Supervisory Qualification
• Registered Arts Therapist (HPC)
• Masters training relevant to Mental Health

Desirable

• Membership of professional body and special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Working with mental health service users (Post qualification)
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
• Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
• Experience of specialist Mental health settings

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• High level understanding of Mental health disorders and treatment models
• Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
• Working knowledge of the importance of service user and carer involvement
• Understanding of HPC Professional Code of Conduct and Creative Arts Therapy skills, and their application in process

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly
• Commitment to student and staff supervision
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users' involvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To assist practitioners in the delivery of a specialist assessment and treatment. To provide clinical assessments as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.Essential requirements: A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment. Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets). Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (A)

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working with autism, and learning disability(A/I)
• Experience of working with young people in a mental health setting (A/I)

Understanding and Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets).

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To assist practitioners in the delivery of a specialist assessment and treatment. To provide clinical assessments as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.Essential requirements: A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment. Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets). Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (A)

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working with autism, and learning disability(A/I)
• Experience of working with young people in a mental health setting (A/I)

Understanding and Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets).

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties:

To provide enthusiastic, and flexible, joint clinical leadership and consultant input into the team, alongside the team leader and other consultant

To take consultant responsibility for patients, acting as Approved Clinician and assessing or supervising assessment and management of patients and devising or helping to devise appropriate treatment plans and medication regimes, providing prompt medical response, and advising and work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To offer expert risk assessment and management skills in complex care of people with severe mental illness

To ensure excellence in the delivery of evidence-based treatments

To act as a source of support, advice and information to current or prospective patients and their carers, referrers, team members and other professionals

Provide reciprocal Approved Clinician cover including under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act for the leave, study leave and sickness of senior medical staff in Southwark during working hours

To keep up-to-date with all developments in research and treatment around early intervention

To develop strong working relationships with outside stakeholders, notably GPs, local authority social services, housing providers and local voluntary organisations.

To undertake responsibilities as an approved clinician under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 as needed

To work flexibly with other teams within SLaM and other mental trusts, and with the voluntary sector, to ensure good coordination of care

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of eligibility
• Approved Clinician status AND Approved under S12 of the UK Mental Health Act (1983), or able to achieve these within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Experience in other relevant specialties such as liaison psychiatry, home treatment or addictions

Experience and clinical skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of speciality
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contributions of others
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
• Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Personal skills

Essential

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team and provide leadership for the team
• Self-motivating
• Confidence in therapeutic risk taking
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to innovate and problem-solve service issues

Organisational and management skills

Essential

• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
• Commitment to working with service users on service development
• Commitment to Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Experience of team /service leadership

Research and Audit

Essential

• Participation in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Commitment to research informed care and service development

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields

Teaching and supervision

Essential

• Experience of teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• Approval to supervise psychiatric trainees

Other qualities

Essential

• Commitment to developing user-focused services
• Ability to get on with colleagues across disciplines and specialties
• Ability to appraise own performance

Desirable

• Experience of active involvement in service user initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Giles House, 1 St Giles Road, London, SE5 7UD

S L A M NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 7UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To treat colleagues, mothers and families with respect at all times, creating a positive role model and team playerTo act at all times in safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality and

availability of sensitive information relating to mother sand staff

To recognise and promote all aspects of culture diversity, devising baby care plans as guided by registered practitioner, which respond positively to ethnic awareness with sensitivity, where necessaryTo carry out delegated clinical nursing procedures/techniques whenever required in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Trust, within an agreed and monitored supervisory frameworkTo have the ability to provide effective staff support to the mothers and carers.

*applicants who are not a nursery nurse are not eligible to apply*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Nursery Education Board qualification or equivalent to BTEC (National Diploma in Nursery Nursing) or
• equivalent such as NVQ level3 (child care and Education) or Foundation Degree in Early Years with a minimum of 2-years management experience

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage and the EYFS to ensure best practice. Up to date awareness of recent research and guidance on child development.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of legislation and national directives/policies relating to children
• Extensive post registration experience working with Mental Health service users

Desirable

• Undertake all required Trust Mandatory training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
• Flexible and responsive approach to mother and baby care
• knowledge of the principles or risk assessment and risk management Knowledge and ability to positively manage change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewisham Perinatal Mental Health Team

First Floor, Old Town Hall

Catford

SE6 4RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Ward Manager/Clinical Charge Nurse will provide clinical and operational leadership within the Eating Disorders Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and recovery-focused care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will coordinate patient care, lead shifts, manage clinical risk and ensure high standards of nursing practice in line with Trust policies and the NMC Code.

Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating person-centred care; administering and monitoring medication; supporting patients with complex mental and physical health needs; and promoting recovery through therapeutic engagement and evidence-based interventions. The post holder will oversee patient safety, contribute to safeguarding processes, maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective communication with patients, carers and partner services.

The role includes supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff, student nurses and healthcare support workers, promoting a positive learning environment and supporting professional development. The post holder will lead by example, facilitate reflective practice and contribute to education, training, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

The Deputy Ward Manager will deputise for the Ward Manager when required, supporting workforce management, clinical governance, incident investigation, resource allocation and service performance. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and external organisations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and positive outcomes for service users.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Practice Supervisors or Practice Assessors

Desirable

• Master's degree.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
• Significant relevant clinical experience.

Desirable

• Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision.

Desirable

• Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit, 4th Floor, New Douglas Bennett House, Gerald Russell Unit, Windsor Walk

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Play a key role in ensuring that patients are supported in ensuring that potential barriers of care and support are identified early in the patients journey and throughout their hospital stay. *As per the Trust Care Process Model, ensuring that pre-discharge planning commences early.
• This means planning starts at the time a patient is identified for admission, whether into one of our Borough/Trust beds or other institutions whether NHS or Private.
• Attending and contributing to clinical meetings on the wards to identify potential barriers in patient care which may contribute towards their potential discharge.
• Undertaking assessments of patients identified as suitable for discharge with Home Treatment Teams and linking in with the respective locality Borough, with Trust and externally.
• Supporting with booking transport to facilitate smooth transitions to home destinations when patients are being discharged from the wards.
• Referring patients to CMHTs in a timely manner to ensure there is no delay at time of discharge.
• Liaising with care coordinators to ensure all barriers are identified early, clarifying potential risks that patients may pose to selves and others as well as seeking clarification of their intended purpose for patient admission.
• Supporting patients with GP registrations.
• Supporting patients with home visits to ensure habitability ahead of planned discharge and arrange blitz cleaning as appropriate.
• Supporting with referrals to KHP, ASC NRPF, Step Downs and welfare benefits referrals.
• Undertaking role of advocating for patients/service users under their care.
• To be conversant with policies on administration and issue of medication as per Trust policy.
• Liaise with pharmacy to ensure medications are dispensed in a timely manner
• To ensure that Safeguarding issues are acted upon and reported appropriately in line with the Trusts Safeguarding Policies.
• To operate within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act and be able to exercise independent judgement in the assessment of mental health conditions.
• Support service users to adopt recovery strategies that promote their wellbeing, healthy lifestyle, independence and self-care.
• Using excellent communication skills to provide accurate information to service users and their families and carers in a sensitive and professional manner.

Have a flexible approach to work and complete tasks as required by the management team.

Please see greater detail in the attached JD and specification

Person Specification

Qualification/Education

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification in Nursing (RMN), Social Work (Dip SW/CQSW) or Occupational Therapy
• Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent mangement experience

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Good time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to rapidly analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions.
• Experience of developing systems, process and new ways of working to optimise patient flow.
• Understanding of capacity management and bed management procedures.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of delayed discharge. Evidence of undertaking audit work.

Knowledge / experience

Essential

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in specialty
• Experience and knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Care Act Assessment & 117 Care Planning
• Understanding of capacity management and bed management procedures.
• Working knowledge of delayed discharge criteria and barriers to discharge.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of delayed discharge criteria and barriers to discharge.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the womens forensic medium secure service on Spring Ward, River House, at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The postholder will assist the ward practitioner psychologist, in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service, including the provision of clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist. Clinical work is likely to involve carrying out psychological assessments, including risk assessments, and circumscribed individual interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The postholder will support and facilitate the provision of psychoeducational groups, assist in clinically related administration, the conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

More generally, the postholder will assist the psychologist and other members of the multidisciplinary team in developing a therapeutic environment for patients in the forensic medium secure service. The postholder will work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To provide psychological assessments for clients in the medium secure service under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including Psychometric Assessments, Risk Assessments, Behavioural Assessments, Needs Assessments.

To provide protocol-based individual psychological interventions for clients in the medium secure service.

To arrange, schedule, and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions for clients in the medium secure service.

To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials.

KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of in the medium secure service by contributing to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients.

To act in a manner that supports a psychologically informed framework for the service.

To participate in the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be primarily ward- based to support with the 24/7 therapeutic model on Spring Ward, contributing to 1:1s with clients to meet their psychological needs.

KR 3 Policy and service development

To follow policies and procedures in own area of work

To participate in the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

To ensure that the postholder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting supplies as needed.

To be responsible for the safekeeping of equipment or stock provided to the post holder and informing the supervising psychologist or manager when stock requires replenishing (may apply to psychometric tests, specialised stationery etc.).

KR 5 Teaching and Training

To participate in demonstrating work methods to newly recruited Assistant Psychologists and to support their development of necessary skills.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations or published articles.

KR 6 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

Under the supervision of the practitioner psychologist to maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

To maintain databases and enter data and perform analyses and produce reports.

KR 7 Research and development

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the service and others in the development of Trust psychology, psychotherapy and other services, training provision and research activities.

To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence-based practice.

Under guidance to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision

KR 8 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines

To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.

KR 9 General

To travel across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology (or related behavioural science) that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• oRelevant specialist training in relation to working with mental health challenges, personality disorders, challenging behaviour, offending behaviour, culture & diversity needs or personality difficulties (A/I)

Experience

Essential

• oSufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in forensic mental health services to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision
• oPost-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits
• oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working with women service users in secure care, community care or other settings
• oExperience of working with service users with risk of harm to self or others

Knowledge

Essential

• oGraduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
• oGood theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and the needs of forensic mental health service users and of methods of assessment and treatment
• oAwareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training

Desirable

• oKnowledge of working with women, challenging behaviour, offending behaviour, culture & diversity needs or personality difficulties
• oKnowledge around risk of harm to self or others

Skills

Essential

• oSkills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision
• oWell-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information to clients, families and colleagues
• oSkills in providing/supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups
• oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data

Desirable

• oExperience of data collection, analysis and interpretation
• oPost-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits

Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles
• oAbility to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures
• oAbility to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions
• oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour
• oAbility to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may be aroused, or hostile to the information, or have severe impediments to understanding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To oversee the delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement plans that support the Partnerships strategic objectives and build the Partnerships reputation as a leading organisation on children and young peoples mental health, ensuring that communications and engagement activity is in line with the Trust's overall communications and engagement strategy
• To ensure that relationships with key stakeholders are maintained and proactively developed
• To oversee the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans to support clinical service development and academic research programmes, and influence children and young people mental health policy at national, regional and local level, providing leadership and expert advice, ensuring communications plans align with broader communications strategies including staff engagement and involvement programmes at both South London and Maudsley and IoPPN
• To work with senior managers to identify and develop communications campaigns to support the Partnership in meeting its strategic objectives, providing strategic advice and expertise to enable opportunities for feedback, involvement and contribution to decision-making
• To ensure that all communications materials and channels help build the Partnerships profile and influence, that they are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences, including hard to reach audiences, and are in line with the Trust's overall communications strategy
• To ensure the Partnerships brand and visual identity are protected, including supporting other staff in the correct application of corporate style guidelines, ensuring compliance and addressing inconsistencies
• Deputise for the Kings Maudsley Partnership Programme Lead where appropriate

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

• CIPR diploma or advanced certificate
• Prince 2 Practitioner
• Professional qualification in marketing, journalism or public relations (CIM, CAM, IPR or similar)
• Professional qualification in e-communications

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a communications/ PR/senior journalist role preferably within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of writing excellent copy for a wide range of outlets and for a wide range of target audiences
• Demonstrated experience of managing communications projects including development, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Experience of developing brand strategies and managing relationships with design and print agencies
• Experience of successfully delivering communications strategies and implementing communications programmes
• Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior level
• Experience of managing stakeholder events, launches and campaigns
• Managing stakeholder and public affairs projects including writing and production of communications materials
• Managing stakeholder and partner relationships and engagement, and representing organisations

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of working in NHS communications
• Experience of working in higher education, science or research communications

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of current PR practice and theory
• Public Affairs and stakeholder relations campaign planning, development and implementation skills
• Ability to grasp complex issues and concepts
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• The ability to identify the target audience for any given issue, understand their needs and the best channels to reach them, adapting writing styles to suit and developing copy with speed and accuracy
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to think creatively and to assess the merit of design work
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team

Desirable

• Good understanding of the national government and the NHS, how it works, the issues it faces and how to communicate within it
• Experience of communicating with diverse audiences including hard to reach groups
• Policy design, development and implementation skills

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Ability to act in accordance with our values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental health problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological services within LCDAS, including assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation and risk management for adults with complex substance use and mental health presentations. They will contribute to the development and delivery of psychologically informed services by supporting colleagues, promoting evidence-based practice and helping to shape treatment pathways. The role includes responsibility for supervising assistant and trainee psychologists, contributing to staff development, and supporting multidisciplinary team functioning. The successful candidate will play an active role in service evaluation, quality improvement, audit and research, helping to ensure that clinical practice reflects current evidence and professional standards. They will also contribute to training programmes across the service and support the development of psychological skills within the wider workforce. The post holder will work autonomously within HCPC, BPS and Trust guidelines, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and professional practice. They will contribute to promoting accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive services that meet the needs of the diverse communities served by the London Borough of Lambeth.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to addictions
• Completed training course in clinical supervision
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Training in Motivational Interviewing and CBT for Addiction

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Addiction
• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with complex mental health and co-occurring substance misuse needs
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specialist addictions service or in a role with a specific focus on working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issue

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people with mental health problems and substance use issue
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics for people with mental health and substance use issues
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy and commissioning structures for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issue

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data

Desirable

• Skills in training staff in substance use specific interventions

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate
• Ability to develop and use complex multi- media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Team

12-14 Brighton Terrace

Brixton

SW9 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

• To line manage and performance manage team to assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retaining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, expertise and discretion to function effectively in their roles.
• To ensure the effective operational management of the CAMHS service in providing services which are in accordance with the objectives of the CAMHS / and achievement of key performance targets.

Team Management

• To ensure (in conjunction with the Service Manager, Heads of Professions and Lead Clinicians) that practice within the team meets relevant standards, is appropriate, timely, safe and follows agreed professional practice.
• To ensure that staff engage in regular meetings, training and team building with the goal of promoting a working environment that is open, honest, supportive and outward looking.

Staff Management

• Provide demonstrable assurance that all staff are receiving appraisal and personal development plans that include mandatory training and clinical supervision to enable the workforce to be fit for practice.
• To monitor sickness absence, annual leave, training and study leave, taking any appropriate management action as required.

Financial Management

• To have delegated responsibility for the team budget within the service, ensuring that the team works effectively within the allocated financial framework.

Performance Management

• To provide and/or contribute to the production of reports, information and proposals that support effective delivery of care and an integrated approach to work with colleagues at local level or through external agencies.
• To work with the Service Manager and key senior staff to develop robust clinical pathways.

Quality

• To performance manage the quality of the clinical services, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and compliance with the clinical pathways and associated protocols.
• To investigate and monitor SUIs, complaints and disciplinary issues and ensure adverse outcomes are reported and action taken. Produce high quality, timely reports and action plans to ensure recommendations are implemented and lessons are learnt.

Clinical effectiveness

• To measure outcomes to demonstrate achievements against care pathway. standards.
• To promote the engagement of carers and families in the care pathway.

Clinical Service Provision

• Provide assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources.
• Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of children and young people under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both individual and multi-disciplinary care.

Self Management

• To attend regular management/professional supervision. Through supervision and appraisal, acknowledge own limitations and discuss/identify/access training as appropriate. Be aware of and reflect on own practice as a manager/clinician.
• To be aware of and adhere to all Trust polices, acting as a role model to other staff.

Please see the attached full job description.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession
• Educated to Masters level or related experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Live Registration.

Desirable

• RGN.
• MSc
• Management course

Experience

Essential

• Senior Management experience in running large multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targets
• Experience of managing budgets and resources effectively. Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals
• Experience of leading business planning processes and delivering targets within an agreed budget. Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation. Experience of individual and team Performance Management and Appraisals Experience of involving service users and carers in the development of services
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of recruitment and selection of staff.

Desirable

• Experience of project management.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
• Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with health and social care
• Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health.
• Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels
• Understanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services
• Understanding of working in a multi -cultural, inner city environment with diverse communities and complex needs
• Ability to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisations
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
• Ability to build and lead effectively, a large multi -skilled team
• Ability to manage conflict effectively
• Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget
• Appreciation of the complexities of the role and how to balance clinical and non -clinical responsibilities

Personal attributes and other skills

Essential

• Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary
• Able to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of service users, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
• Innovative, creative and willing to try new approaches.
• Possess attention to detail.

Desirable

• Able to work changeable hours at fairly short notice.
• Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets.
• Evidence of undertaking audit work.

Specialist knowledge

Essential

• Current good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions.
• Understanding of the principles of supervision and appraisal.
• Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority.
• Knowledge of current research and an understanding of research methodologies and processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mapother House

Maudsley Hospital

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:You will co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Alliance.

You will provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a qualified mental health practitioner.

You will have expertise in leading conversations about peoples health and wellbeing and be able, within the context accessing services and engaging with the first step of psychological interventions. You will gather further information to clarify current mental health needs and aide treatment pathway decision making. This could include co-facilitating skills-based workshops focusing on complex emotional needs.

You will be expected to support personal and professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision .

You will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. You will provide a psychology service, as part of the SCPT pathway, to users of secondary care community mental health services in Lambeth, and, where appropriate, their families and caregivers. This includes referral processing and screening, assessment, treatment planning and implementation, and monitoring of outcomes, according to relevant guidance and the evidence base.

This job post requires someone who works as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, supported by the clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required. They will work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.

So, if you are someone with the relevant training and experience and who is highly organised and has effective and compassionate communication skills, and who is committed to delivering high quality healthcare advice, then this is a fabulous opportunity for you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To support the Senior Decision Making Team/Process. There are Support worker, admin and one AP role to support the SDM. They will co-ordinate referrals, implement decisions made liaise and gather further information from service users and referrers if required, to be brought back to the MDT The team for decision making. It includes feedback of decisions to service users and referrers. The AP role will be particularly with a focus on potential Psychological Therapy referrals, as well as with other secondary care CMHT referrals.

The post holder will work with the SDM MDT to support and advise on the delivery of high-quality safe care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which complies with their registered professional body and code of professional conduct.

Within LSCPT, the Assistant Psychologist will help gather and synthesise clinical information, contribute to assessment and treatment planning. They will support the delivery of group psychological interventions under supervision. They will have direct clinical contact through cofacilitating skills-based therapy groups, (such as dealing with low mood, and managing emotions) and provide structured check in calls, and promote a psychologically informed approach across the wider Alliance services.

To arrange, schedule and provide mental health assessments for clients in the community service including, where indicated, psychometric, neuropsychological, behavioural, observational, semi-structured interview and indirect assessments under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist the psychological therapists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence.

To arrange, schedule and provide group psychological interventions including psychoeducation, skills-based and transdiagnostic therapy groups under the close clinical and professional training and supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To make an accurate assessment of patient risk to self and others

To use supervision support to establish suitability for the service and decide on the most appropriate treatment option.

Undertake administrative tasks including talking over the phone and data entry

To enter clinical notes and outcome measures on an electronic records system

KR 2 Administrative

To be responsible for SDG admin tasks, including managing referral numbers and pathways, contacting clients for further information and send out communications to relevant parties and following the service procedures.

To assist in managing the waiting list for specific care pathways, ensuring co-ordination with clinicians and team leads

To assist in the design and management of electronic spreadsheets and databases as required

KR 3 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of the service by; contributing to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients; monitoring compliance with external accreditation systems; contributing to MDT processes.

Arrange and in some instances chair relevant meetings involving other agencies, patients and carers when necessary to facilitate good communication.

Attend meetings and forums, representing the team at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service.

Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the team and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.

Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

KR 4 Policy and service development

To follow policies and procedures in own area of work.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

To participate in dissemination of research and service evaluation findings through presentations or published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry under the close clinical and professional training and supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To create and maintain data bases and enter data, and perform analyses and produce reports.

KR 7 Research and development

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the service Clinical Psychologist and others in the development of Trust clinical psychology services, training provision and research activities.

To support data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence based practice.

Under guidance, to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision, under supervision

KR 8 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines

To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.

KR 9 General

It is expected that the role will be full time on site in person, although there may be some working from home at times.

To travel to meetings, training and clinical work (including outpatient, home and community visits) as appropriate and across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations, including challenging behaviour and assessment of forensic histories, and to support others involved in such situations.

To be highly organised and able to work in busy hot desking environments.

Not to form relationships or friendships with current or past service users who the post holder has had contact with in their role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, or equivalent conferring GBC, including BPS-accredited conversion course.

Desirable

• Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in people with complex mental health difficulties to be able to work clinically under close direct supervision.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of developing/supporting and or implementing group programmes.
• Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with serious mental health difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of adults with complex mental health difficulties, and of methods of assessment and treatment.

Desirable

• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.

Skills

Essential

• Very good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues; and when the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable develop towards working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
• Skills in conducting protocol-driven assessments using standardised tools, including neuropsychological assessments

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to interact with people with psychological problems
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning
• Ability to use supervision, and participate in required training and development
• Ability to prioritise workload and carry out work efficiently and effectively.

Desirable

• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Experience of team working.
• Computer literate demonstrating good knowledge of basic computer programmes (IAPTus, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability and willingness to work full time on site in person and travel to locations throughout the organisation (Lambeth borough and within SLaM).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SPARR Building

332 Brixton road

London

SW9 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist psychological interventions for the COAST team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a specialist for the COAST team.

To promote service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.

To work as an autonomous professional within registration body guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.

To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

To support staff support initiatives within their area, working with senior colleagues and, Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy, where appropriate, to support colleagues and ensure staff in SLaM have access to evidence based support. To participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o A specific Psychological Profession qualification and accreditation as set out below: For Psychologists: . Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Clinical/Counselling/Health/Educational/Forensic Psychologist. (A/I) For Psychotherapists: Entry-level applied clinical qualification in Psychotherapy that has been accepted by the APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP for purposes of professional registration and accreditation, including CBT therapists and Art psychotherapists. (A/I)
• oRegistered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK. (A/I)
• o Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice (specify options required by the post) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R)
• o Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the professional body. (A/I)

Desirable

• CBTp post graduate training
• EMDR training

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in services for people with psychosis and other complex mental health difficulties
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including, but not limited to, psychosis and substance misuse.
• oExperience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training.
• oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities

Desirable

• Experience of working within an early intervention service

Knowledge

Essential

• oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment - CBT for psychosis and the application of CBT to work with patients with other complex mental health difficulties and co-morbid substance misuse.
• oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
• oAdvanced knowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. oAssociated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics
• oKnowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to discipline

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation
• oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour
• oAbility to manage highly complex situations involving multiple difficulties, and competing/conflicting views about those difficulties; and to help create contexts that develop systemic engagement, and harness the strengths and abilities of those involved in order to work towards solutions