Job summary
- Main area
- CAMHS Reading Sp Comm Team
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 371-CFS245-A
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University of Reading - Earley Gate
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £45,753 - £52,067 per annum (Incl. HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join Reading CAMHS, which is part of the wider West Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which cover Wokingham, Reading and Newbury. This post is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people in the Reading area who are living with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
We are keen for clinicians newly qualifying to apply for this post. The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision to newly qualified members of the team.
The Reading team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site. Caseloads are protected and manageable despite a waitlist for treatment.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
Main duties of the job
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To complete risk reviews and update safety and care plans for patients and give advice.
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Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
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Provide care coordination for young people open to the Service.
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Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
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Use supervision effectively.
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To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team as well as patients, carers, family members and internal and external agencies
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Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise. responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
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Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.
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To consult with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure effective and safe care planning for young people.
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To identify and report any safeguarding issues as they may arise.
Working for our organisation
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
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- A Clinical registrable qualification i.e. Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
- Experience in Mental Health services.
- The ability to manage complexity
- To work as part of a team
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Christina Subrai on 0118 9046780 or email: [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.
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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters or Doctoral level qualification or recognised equivalent qualification:- a) Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist as accredited by the BPS or HCPC and registered with HCPC or Qualified Psychotherapist registered with professional body i.e. ACP approved Child Psychotherapist or Qualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level UKCP registered
- Or Professional qualification as below with additional recognised training in delivering therapeutic interventions:- a) Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC). b) Occupational Therapy degree level qualification and registered with HCPC. c) Registered Social Worker with relevant social work qualification. d) Other Health professional with relevant post graduate qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Current registration with an approved professional regulatory body such as HCPC or ACP.
- Additional post-qualification training equivalent to a minimum of 50 hours, supervision within a specific modality directly related to clinical practice including case presentations, group supervision, attendance of teaching programmes, courses etc.
- A supervisory qualification in the relevant professional discipline or substantial supervision experience.
- Professional qualification in CBT i.e. diploma or equivalent Accreditation with BABCP or ability to work towards the requirements
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the health and social care systems and operating frameworks, clinical observations and the Mental Health Act and other legal frameworks
- Advanced interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills. Ability to engage and communication with a wide range of professionals, staff and other service stakeholders
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse situations and be able to make the right decisions
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding child development and the impact it can have on meeting the five Every Child Matters outcomes The Children’s Act 1989 and 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances
- Experience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions
- Ability to work to timescales and comfortably cope in pressurised situations, applying practical problem solving skills in everyday and complex situations
- Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as outlook, databases e.g. RiO, MS office and the internet). Good keyboard skills.
- Able to work flexibly change to flexible hour’s pattern as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a team, reprioritising work and that of others work to reflect changing needs.
- Ability to manage clinical risk and understanding of child safeguarding procedures.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Manage difficult situations with child or young person and their families that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships across teams and agencies.
- Ability to work across a number of teams and integrate into the reporting structure of those teams.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision effectively.
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrates accountability of own work/decisions and working on own initiative
- Car owner/driver and possess full UK driver’s licence or evidence of ability to travel to designated base and other sites.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christina Subrai
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 9046780
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