Principal Psychological Therapist - Early Intervention in Psychosis

Principal Psychological Therapist - Early Intervention in Psychosis

We are seeking a Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist working part time 15 hours per week to join our friendly Early Intervention Service across Buckinghamshire.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis service in Oxford Health is a well established, high quality multidisciplinary team that provides care for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We are a clinical academic service working alongside researchers at the University of Oxford and with joint clinical academic posts within our service. We are at the forefront of early psychosis research and directly implement findings into practice for the benefit of patients.

This role suits psychologists who wish to complement existing part time NHS work or private practice with a substantive role within a high quality Early Intervention in Psychosis service.

Main duties of the job

You will offer evidence based psychological therapy to clients aged years who have had a first episode of psychosis (CBTp and BFT). You will provide CBTp supervision to junior psychologists and psychological therapists and line manage junior psychological therapists/assistant psychologists. You will work closely with the MDT to shape and fulfil the needs identified in the care plan and to meet the standards of care for the service. You will offer consultation and indirect work to a range of professionals, lead on projects to improve the service, and collaborate with psychologists and psychological therapists across the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire EI services to improve care by contributing to projects and supporting research.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

Other requirements

• Ability to travel across Buckinghamshire to a range of locations and to Oxfordshire as required

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• CBTp qualification or in training
• BABCP accreditation

Experience

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with severe and enduring MH problems
• Experience of supervision and leadership
• Experience of coproduction with experts by experience

Skills

• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information effectively
• Skills in complex psychological assessment and intervention
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing time and priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata