Clinical Psychologist - Wellbeing Matters

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling 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 a part time experienced Psychologist to join them at either Band 7 or Band 8a.
You’ll provide psychological support to individuals, as well as developing and delivering sessions for teams - 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 it is needed.
We 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.
This is a part time role with normal working days as Wednesday mornings, and Thursdays and Fridays 9.00-17.00.
Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early!
To support the development and delivery of the Specialist Psychological Staff Support Service
Pr ovide specialist assessment , formulation and interventions to individual staff , teams and managers .
As an experienced m ent al 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 programmes
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 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
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 applications 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 call Hannah Faust on 03003656565 or email: hannah.faust@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all section of the community regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required