Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic and innovative Clinical/Counselling Psychologist looking to progress and develop your clinical and leadership skills within a thriving adult community mental health service? If so, why not join us and be on the cutting edge of transformation underway in adult mental health.
We are looking to recruit a full-time, highly motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based interventions for adults with significant mental health needs.
About Us
We provide a psychological therapy service to adults living in Wokingham, as well as across the whole of Berkshire through the centralised Community Mental Health Psychological Therapies (CMHPT) service.
Opportunities for Development
We offer a wealth of opportunities to further develop clinical skills through CPD, as well as leadership opportunities through service development projects, supervision experience, and training.
Role Details
This is a developmental role, allowing you to progress from a Band 7 to Band 8a as you achieve the required competencies over a period of 18-24 months. Please see details of this in the attached document regarding the developmental process.
The postholder will work from the team’s base in Wokingham at least 2 days a week, while working from home for the remainder of the week. Travel across Berkshire for meetings and training will occasionally be required.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct specialist psychological assessments and develop a clear and detailed formulation of the service user’s presenting difficulties and/or the systemic issues present.
- In collaboration with service users, develop personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and service user needs, in collaboration with service users, to support their 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.
- Regularly undertake applied research, adding to the evidence base for practice, development activities, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.
- Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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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
Benefits of Working for Us
- 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
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gareth Mitchell
Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email Address: Gareth.Mitchell@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 01189043913
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