Clinical / Counselling Psychologist / Psychotherapist / CBT Therapist

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Newport, North Devon

Clinical / Counselling Psychologist / Psychotherapist / CBT Therapist

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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Newport, North Devon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Newport, North Devon

Full Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified psychological therapist to join the North Devon Core Community Adult Mental Health Teams. The post is advertised at 37.5 hours per week, but consideration would be given to flexible and part time working arrangements. We are a diverse, skilled, and innovative multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality psychological care within community adult mental health services. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based psychological therapies for adults presenting with a broad range of mental health difficulties. The role will also involve supporting the development of psychologically informed practice across the multidisciplinary team through activities such as supervision, consultation, reflective practice, training, and joint working with colleagues. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive community mental health setting, contributing to both direct clinical work and the wider psychological provision within the service. Applications are welcomed from:

  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Counselling Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychological Therapists
  • CBT Therapists
  • Applicants must be registered with an appropriate professional regulatory body and hold a relevant qualification at master's level or above., The job aims to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of adults with complex and severe mental health difficulties. Main duties include: 1. Providing a Clinical/Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy service to people referred for psychological therapy, as a key part of Devon Partnership Trust services 2.Providing local clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for psychology service trainees and volunteers, under the Professional Lead's direction and supervision 3.Carrying a specialist caseload and advising and consulting with patients, family members, carers and professionals. 4. Providing clinical supervision and consultation to wider local community mental health teams as part of integrated team working. 5.Receiving support from senior specialist colleagues and drawing on expertise within the service to develop clinical skills with this client group. 6. Working autonomously within professional guidelines, with responsibility for systematic governance of psychological practice within the service / local team. 7. Receiving regular professional and clinical supervision under Trust policy and British Psychological Society or designated Professional Body Practice Guidelines. Abiding by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practise, including those of the British Psychological Society. Full Health Professions Council registration is a condition of employment.

    We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

    About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

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