Clinical Psychologist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £45,753 - £52,067 per annum (incl of HCAS) +5.5% 2024/25 Pay Award |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG6 7BE |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6634952/371-CFS349 |
Summary
Full time or part time hours would be considered. 18-month fixed term contract
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiasticClinical Psychologistto join the Berkshire CAMHS Anxiety Disorders Treatment Team(ADTT).
BHFT CAMHS ADTT membersare passionate about using individualised and formulation-led evidence-based approaches to help children, youngpeopleand families.Weprovide specialist assessments and treatment for children and young people suffering with anxiety disorders, OCD and Tic Disorders across Berkshire. The ADTT team prides itself on our inclusive practice, particularly our work with neurodivergent families. Our team has good research links and is pleased to offer training placements to Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Trainee CBT Therapists and Specialist Psychiatry registrars. As well as a culture of adult learning, we also have a compassionate ethos within the team which permeates throughout ourworkand which is remarkedupon by all clinicians who work with us.
The post holder will provide high quality safe, effective, efficient, andtimelyassessmentsand treatmentsforyoung peoplewith anxiety disorders, OCD andTic disorders.
This role may particularly suit a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist as there area number ofother supportive Clinical Psychologists in the team with experience of supporting Clinical Psychologists with their career development.
• Conduct specialist assessments and develop a clear and detailed formulation ofchildren and young people’spresenting difficulties and/or the systemic issues present
• collaboration withchild and family, to support recovery and improve quality of life.
• Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions using a range of psychological techniques and modalities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and holistic client care.
• In line with experience and role development plans, provide supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the treatment they offer.
• Actively engage in thequalityimprovement andservicedevelopment ofCAMHSservice
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
1.Achieved doctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology
2.Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC
3. Evidence of interest in using cognitive behavioural therapyand systemic approaches with children, youngpeopleand families
4.Evidence of training and interest inworking withanxiety disorders, OCD or Tic disorders
5. Experience of workingeffectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024
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