Applied Psychologist - Clinical

Job Overview

Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!

Applied Psychologist - Clinical

If you are looking to experience the rewards of applying your full range of psychologist skills in the NHS then you can do so with us at Leicestershire Partnership Trust. We are looking for a part-time psychologist (22.5hrs) at band 8a, or at band 7 with a supportive development plan leading to 8a, to join our Adult Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Coalville Leicestershire and work alongside other practitioner psychologists, clinical associate in psychology , mental health & wellbeing practitioners, trainees and other disciplines.

A Preceptorship is a structured period of transition for the Newly Qualified Practitioner, during which time they are supported by an experienced practitioner to develop their confidence and refine their skills (NHS Employers, 2017). For a recently qualified Psychologist a period of time at Band 7 is an opportunity to consolidate and further develop core practitioner skills. When the relevant developmental objectives are reached the Psychologist will be re-graded to Band 8a starting pay scale salary.

We have a substantial service structure with psychologists in lead roles including directorate level, and pathway leads who are supported by other psychologists at every grade. There are therefore clear career paths for psychologists who join us. In this multidisciplinary setting you will have opportunity to apply and/or hone the breadth of psychology skills, and do so with the support and supervision of a group of experienced psychologists that meet regularly for clinical supervision, learning, service development discussion, and peer support. You will be able to choose participation in teaching, training, research, service development, supervision, team supervision, reflective practice and direct clinical work for individuals and groups. There will be opportunities to develop yourself through internal and external training programmes. As EMDR is part of our offer we will look to put you forward for this training. We support professional development through annual appraisal/development plans, post-qualification development, job plans and supervision.

We have strong links to the University of Leicester Clinical Psychology Department; offering teaching sessions, trainee placements and input to the development of the course curriculum. Our service is also part of a network of Clinical Psychologists who work within Leicestershire partnership NHS Trust including psychologists in adult mental health, perinatal and maternal mental health, families and young people, learning difficulties, neuropsychology, health psychology and a specialist forensic service. This group meets on a regular basis to exchange ideas through a forum meeting.

In accord with our vision and our values we are committed to making LPT a ‘great place to work’. Should you choose to join us there are several schemes to support and enhance your well-being and satisfaction. We are also able to support you with flexible working arrangements if needed. If you are looking for slightly less or more hours please do contact us to discuss possibilities.

We are happy to talk to or meet you before or after you apply. If you have any questions please contact: Milli Dave Lead Psychologist North West on Tel 07775 268083 Email ***email_hidden***, or Suki Bassey, Lead for Adult Mental Health Community Psychology on Tel. 07917 731398 Email [email protected]

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

• To provide specialist risk assessment, psychological assessment, formulation and

intervention of clients referred to the team.

• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, training and consultation to others

across a wide range of agencies and settings where appropriate.

• To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on

complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations.

• Has a delegated responsibility to manage the workload of junior psychological professionals on lower

bandings, including trainee Psychologists, within the framework of team

policies and procedures.

• To utilise, theory, established evidence-based literature and research to support

evidence based practice in individual work and with other team members.

• To contribute to the team meetings and effective operation of the community team.
• Familiarity with the principals of child protection procedures and legislation in relation to

the client group and mental health.

• Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.
• Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
• Collect, collate and report both routine and complex data and information.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.