Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist on a fixed term contract for 1 year, to join West Berks CAMHS, which is part of the wider West Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which cover Wokingham, Reading and Newbury. This post is based at CAMHS, Lower Henwick Farmhouse, Thatcham, Newbury.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people in the West Berks area who are living with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
We are keen for clinicians newly qualifying to apply for this post. The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision to newly qualified members of the team.
The West Berks team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site. Caseloads are protected and manageable despite a waitlist for treatment.
To complete risk reviews and update safety and care plans for patients and give advice.
Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
Provide care coordination for young people open to the Service.
Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
Use supervision effectively.
To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team as well as patients, carers, family members and internal and external agencies
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise. responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.
To consult with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure effective and safe care planning for young people.
To identify and report any safeguarding issues as they may arise.
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

• Clinical registrable qualification i.e. Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience in Mental Health services.
• The ability to manage complexity
• To work as part of a team
  For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
  If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare.
  We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email Christina Subrai at Christina.Subrai@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
  We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required