* The post holder will be able to progress from band 7 to band 8a once they demonstrate that they meet the competencies specified for Band 8a level. *
This is an opportunity to work in an established integrated Older Adult Community Mental Health Team with referrals for therapy from the community mental health team and the home treatment team and for neuropsychological assessment and therapy from the memory clinic. Working within a friendly and experienced team, you would have the opportunity to taking the lead on projects and team formulation. The development of supervision, project and leadership skills is also encouraged.
We provide a specialist psychology service to older people seen by the Older People’s multidisciplinary team in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead CMHTE. We also carry out neuropsychological assessments within the memory clinic and home based therapy services to older people and also provide specialist services to those with people who have a dementia.
We are seeking a clinical psychologist, counselling, health or CBT Therapist for this post.
We are willing to interview a trainee due to complete training in September.
You may also be required to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties.
The role is based at Nicholson House, Maidenhead.
You will undertake specialist clinical assessments (psychometric, behavioural and neuropsychological, as appropriate) based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the care.
Use assessment information to evaluate need and to inform decisions about clinical provision, also taking into account service user/carer views and the views of other professionals alongside information about historical, developmental and physical/ cognitive/ neurological processes and altered dynamics that have shaped the individual, family or group, relevant theoretical and therapeutic models, research findings and current evidence, and national and service guidance.
Manage a clinical caseload and support the implementation of intervention plans with service users and their families/carers as well as with other services and agencies also involved in the care as required.
Provide specialist psychological advice, consultation and clinical guidance to other professionals, carers, services and system partners, contributing directly to service users’ formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans, within the service and area of specialism. This includes assistance and advice on issues of mental capacity and consent to treatment.
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.

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling/health psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Training in Clinical Supervision
• HCPC Registration
• Significant post registration experience in care of people with dementia /older people
• Full valid driving license with access to vehicle for business purposes
  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.
  We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
  We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Dr Chris Allen on 01189047300 or email: chris.allen@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
  Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible