Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a dedicated psychologist who enjoys working in a dynamic Multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support for clients experiencing Chronic Pain. If so, we have an incredible position (22.5 hours) waiting for you. (There may be potential for increased hours working with the CFS team following discussion at interview.)

• Evidence of post qualification or specialist training to accreditable level in areas of psychological/psychotherapy practice directly related to the clinical requirements of this post
• Experience of specialist assessment and formulation and treatment of adults in inpatient and/or community physical health settings.
• Relevant experience of working with long-term health conditions.
• HCPC registration, Disability Confident
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Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based psychological therapy, with a focus on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy). It is 8a post where you will be able to expand your expertise in working with complexities and co-morbidities like Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Long-Covid and really make a difference to how clients are able to engage with the world around them and achieve their goals. This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to learn, develop and work at the forefront of physical health motivating clients and healthcare professionals alike to achieve lasting change. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today and be part of a truly fantastic team with patient centred care at the heart of all they do!
• You will be helping service users who've been impacted by physical health symptoms predominantly in the form of pain and fatigue. These individuals experience challenges in how they engage with valued activities, the impact of pain on their relationships and the difficulties of living with uncertainty.
• You'll be invested in really getting to know what's important to clients and helping them achieve goals alongside supporting and working others within the multi-disciplinary team.
• You will be involved in the provision of assessment, formulation & therapeutic intervention to clients referred to the service in line with the most recent evidence and service model.
• You will work in collaboration with other specialists in Chronic Pain and Spinal conditions including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Medics to deliver specialist interventions to people with ongoing pain. This will include working individually and in groups. In addition, you will support the growing Long Covid service.
• You will provide supervision and training to junior staff.
• You'll be based at Finchampstead and deliver care in a number of premises across the West of Berkshire as required.
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. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 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
The "must haves" for this role:
• Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology