NHS
Senior Psychological Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
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Job Description
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- Two accredited therapies: Either Recognised qualification in CBT to post graduate level with BABCP Accreditation (either full or provisional, but not simply 'membership') AND/OR Full CAT Practitioner Training with ACAT registration Post qualification training in a further formal model of psychological therapy by a recognised awarding body conferring ability to practice in this model at therapist level. Core professional qualification in a relevant field e.g. Nursing to degree level (as recognized by BABCP or ACAT) or demonstration of skills and knowledge via the BABCP KSA equivalence route. AND/OR Recognised qualification in EMDR Parts 1-3 and preferably with accreditation as an EMDR Practitioner. Formal training in supervision of other Psychological Therapists. OR Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- An increased level of knowledge relevant to this post equivalent to a post -graduate diploma (in addition to entry level qualification)
- Advanced level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/BACP/ACAT/EMDR Association. HCPC registration as practitioner psychologist
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the patient group.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Demonstrable evidence of a continuing commitment to developing expertise in psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patient's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified lead professional and also within the context of multidisciplinary care plan.
- Two accredited therapies: Either Recognised qualification in CBT to post graduate level with BABCP Accreditation (either full or provisional, but not simply 'membership') AND/OR Full CAT Practitioner Training with ACAT registration Post qualification training in a further formal model of psychological therapy by a recognised awarding body conferring ability to practice in this model at therapist level. Core professional qualification in a relevant field e.g. Nursing to degree level (as recognized by BABCP or ACAT) or demonstration of skills and knowledge via the BABCP KSA equivalence route. AND/OR Recognised qualification in EMDR Parts 1-3 and preferably with accreditation as an EMDR Practitioner. Formal training in supervision of other Psychological Therapists. OR Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- An increased level of knowledge relevant to this post equivalent to a post -graduate diploma (in addition to entry level qualification)
- Advanced level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/BACP/ACAT/EMDR Association. HCPC registration as practitioner psychologist
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the patient group.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Demonstrable evidence of a continuing commitment to developing expertise in psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patient's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified lead professional and also within the context of multidisciplinary care plan.
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Psychological Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to take up a 12-month, fixed-term position as a B8a Senior Psychological Therapist/Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist within the Blackpool CMHT.
The role is part of a waiting list initiative to support the existing B8b Principle Clinical Psychologist with the CMHT psychology waiting list. You will be joining a network of friendly, supportive and highly motivated psychological therapists/psychologists working across the Fylde Coast locality. Psychology is well-established within the Blackpool CMHT and is a highly valued part of the MDT. This post is ideally suited to a candidate who has a passion for working creatively with complex presentations.
There are opportunities to develop therapeutic skills in exciting therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) with two IFS Level 1 trained therapists and two IFS Level 2 trained therapist working within the locality. You will also have access to support from two EMDR Consultants, one of whom is also a BACP accredited CBT Therapist. Clinical supervision can be provided in each of these modalities.
The team is supported clinically and professionally by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who works across Adult Mental Health and Access and Urgent Care services within the Fylde Coast.
Main duties of the job
To provide a qualified Psychological Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Service to service users within the nominated team(s) including the provision of enhanced specialist psychological assessment and therapy, working within the policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the service.
To offer advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to psychology and non-psychology colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
To develop advanced skills in consultancy by implementing formal systems of consultancy within the nominated team(s), as directed and guided by your Locality Professional Lead and their deputies.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area in which the postholder works.
The base would be the Gateway, Blackpool, primarily, although there may be some requirements to travel to other venues across the Fylde Coast as appropriate.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL532-EJ-I
Job locations
Blackpool CMHT
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job responsibilities
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool CMHT
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool CMHT
Blackpool
FY1 6JX
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.