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- Prif leoliad
- Principle Clinical Psychologist
- Gradd
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Full Time)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 373-SMH2106-A RR
- Cyflogwr
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- St Catherine's Hospital, Stein Centre
- Tref
- Birkenhead, Wirral
- Cyflog
- £58,972 - £68,525 per annum
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- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 02/09/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Older Adults Principal Clinical Psychologist
Band 8b
Trosolwg o'r swydd
*We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000*
The relocation package is for anyone who is joining CWP in a clinical role at Band 5 or above, who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join one of our Community MH Teams. Community MH services play a crucial role in delivering mental health care for adults and older adults and this is an interesting new post which will have considerable input to the service improvement work being undertaken as part of the MH Transformation. We are aiming to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services by ensuring that everything we do is underpinned by holistic, person-centred and trauma informed approaches.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate leader, who is passionate about working with Older Adults and thrives within a multi- disciplinary environment to come and join our expanding Clinical Psychology Workforce. The post-holder will take a clinical leadership role in the co-ordination and implementation of psychological care and ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist psychological therapies service for patients and their families/carers, with the emphasis on co-production
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post-holder will join a supportive and friendly senior leadership team which includes senior Clinical Psychologists across the Trust and the Head of Clinical Service and Service Managers for the Wirral area. They will also work closely with the other members of the CMHT leadership team, to develop strong working relationships and effective care pathways. Alongside these leadership roles, they will carry a clinical caseload within the Wirral CMHTs, working both directly and indirectly with service users. Alongside direct clinical work, a key component of their role is to provide supervision, consultation and training to the wider service.
We are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills of working with this client group . We also value leadership skills and the ability to develop innovative practice and play a lead role in service development. We are looking for someone who can contribute at a senior level to the vision for the service, working closely with colleagues in different parts of the system, including primary care and the third sector.
The post is funded for 5 days but there are opportunities for part-time and flexible working. We prioritise investment in staff training and development as well as staff wellbeing.
Specialist supervision and support will be provided for the post from our Older Adults Consultant Psychologist.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of understanding human problems, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- HPC registration.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
- BPS chartered status.
Knowledge & Expertise
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills for communicating effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of applied psychology and specialised psychological therapies in working with people with complex difficulties (e.g. severe MH problems; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a number of years.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Involvement in local and/or national DCP and other professional activities.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Aisling O'Kane
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Psychologist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 03003033157
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [email protected] or telephone 01244 393100
Natalie Griffith - Team manager 0300 303 3157 [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector