Clinical Psychologist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist looking for a change in direction?
Do you want to work for a Trust that prioritises staff wellbeing and be actively involved in this?
The Wellbeing Matters Team at Berkshire Healthcare are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join them at Band 7 or Band 8a, depending on experience.
In this role you will provide psychological support to individuals, as well as developing and delivering sessions for teams, both online and in person.
You’ll be working as part of an experienced, dynamic and responsive team of psychological practitioners. With no waiting list, you can provide proactive support as and when needed.
Berkshire Healthcare encourage staff progression and growth and this position provides opportunity for innovative continued professional development. Our Wellbeing Matters Team work with the latest evidence-based specialist psychological models and techniques.
This is a well balanced role. It involves travel between sites alongside home working and providing staff with virtual support. This is an autonomous post, so you will need to manage your own diary to coincide with the needs of the teams you are supporting, as well as attending team meetings with your colleagues at London House in Bracknell twice a month.

We operate 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday and are open to both full and part time applicants.

• To support the development and delivery of the Specialist Psychological Staff Support Service
• Provide specialist assessment, formulation and interventions to individual staff, teams and manage
• As an experienced mental health practitioner, you will direct and supervise junior staff and resources within their area of responsibility and take an active participation in clinical quality assurance and learning programme
• To communicate specialised, complex and sensitive information and advice to staff members and other professionals, including information about challenging team dynamics or staff psychological wellbeing needs. To provide advice to other members of the service and agencies on their particular needs

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.

• Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent) and HCPC registration
• Previous experience working as a Clinical Psychologist
• Experience delivering group interventions or interventions to staff teams
• Full UK driving license and access to vehicle
  If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
  We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Hannah Faust: Hannah.Faust@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