Counselling Psychologist

Description:

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Worcestershire Mental Health Liaison team as part of a 12-month pilot project. This role is central to introducing psychology services within the liaison team, enhancing complex case work, staff support, and team cohesion. The post aligns with the trust’s focus on trauma-informed care and compassionate leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties:

   • Conduct specialist psychological assessments, develop formulations, and provide interventions, including group work.
   • Offer reflective practice, supervision, and consultations for multi-disciplinary teams.
   • Evaluate and treat psychological difficulties across a spectrum of complexity.

2. Service Development:

   • Promote trauma-informed environments and co-produced psychological care.
   • Contribute to service improvement aligned with national and local priorities.

3. Team Collaboration:

   • Work with team leaders to enhance service quality.
   • Support a compassionate, empowering, and value-driven team culture.

4. Professional Development:

   • Participate in clinical and managerial supervision.
   • Engage in CPD opportunities and professional specialty meetings.

5. Training and Research:

   • Supervise and train other health and care staff.
   • Maintain connections with academic institutions like Coventry & Warwick Clinical Psychology Training Course.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Education:

   • BSc/BA Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above).
   • Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
   • Registration with the HCPC and eligibility as a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.

2. Experience:

   • Experience in various psychological specialties and complex case management.
   • Proven ability to conduct clinically relevant research and deliver evidence-based interventions.

3. Skills:

   • Advanced communication skills to handle complex and sensitive information.
   • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

4. Other Requirements:

   • Ability to travel as needed.
   • Compliance with NHS registration and disclosure checks.

Benefits:

• Leave: 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 with long service) plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: Options for full-time, part-time, and agile working arrangements.
• Pension: Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Supportive Networks: Access to diverse staff networks and well-being programs.
• Family Policies: Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

About the Employer:

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides community hospitals, health services, and mental health care across over 100 sites. With 4,500+ staff members, they are dedicated to outstanding care, fostering diversity, and empowering employees to make impactful changes within their teams.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The trust values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. They support flexible working and prioritize work-life balance for their employees.