Principal Clinical Psychologist - Locality Lead

at  CWP

As a trust we support the development of Clinical Skills so that we can deliver evidence-based interventions for patients. The successful candidate would therefore be joining a highly skilled & supportive team with a range of disciplines and expertise available. The post-holder would be expected to co-ordinate Trainee Clinical Psychology placements in the Cheshire West Community Mental Health Service and support the development of psychological skills and knowledge within the teams.

• To lead on the delivery of specialist psychology services to clients open to Community Mental Health Services (West locality).
• To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy/treatment and interventions.
• To offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to multidisciplinary colleagues and to other, non-professional carers.
• To provide training, supervision and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• To supervise assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists and other psychological practitioners as agreed.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.
• To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
• To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the service

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

As a trust we support the development of Clinical Skills so that we can deliver evidence-based interventions for patients. The successful candidate would therefore be joining a highly skilled & supportive team with a range of disciplines and expertise available. The post-holder would be expected to co-ordinate Trainee Clinical Psychology placements in the Cheshire West Community Mental Health Service and support the development of psychological skills and knowledge within the teams.

• To lead on the delivery of specialist psychology services to clients open to Community Mental Health Services (West locality).
• To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy/treatment and interventions.
• To offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to multidisciplinary colleagues and to other, non-professional carers.
• To provide training, supervision and support to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• To supervise assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists and other psychological practitioners as agreed.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.
• To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
• To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the service.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.