Overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 1WTE 8b Principle Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Chelmsford.
Responsibilities
The main duties of this job involve both clinical and line‑managerial responsibilities. You will be joining us at a time of implementation of the new Inpatient Operating Model, which also aims to realise EPUT’s commitment to become a trauma‑informed organisation. The post holder will have excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills as well as an ability to work short‑term with Service Users who present in crisis. They will also have good supervisory skills and an ability to motivate our Inpatient Psychological Services staff who include senior Psychological Practitioners, trainees, Arts Psychotherapists and our newly appointed Clinical Associates in Psychology trainees (CAPS). A wider systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this is welcomed. Duties also cover indirect working such as representation at Trust‑wide meetings, chairing local service development groups, staff training and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice). The post‑holder will work within the Inpatient and Urgent Care Unit to help shape and deliver trauma‑informed services. The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced in working in secondary care health settings and within a multidisciplinary team. Working with and formulating complexity as well as understanding crisis presentations is essential for this role. The ability to make professional recommendations and risk‑informed decisions alongside the ward team is key, as well as a passion for partnership and MDT working.
Benefits
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
EPUT supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. The Trust encourages staff to join the staff bank if they are in a fixed‑term role; permanent staff are automatically enrolled.
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 1WTE 8b Principle Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Chelmsford.
Responsibilities
The main duties of this job involve both clinical and line‑managerial responsibilities. You will be joining us at a time of implementation of the new Inpatient Operating Model, which also aims to realise EPUT’s commitment to become a trauma‑informed organisation. The post holder will have excellent assessment, formulation and intervention skills as well as an ability to work short‑term with Service Users who present in crisis. They will also have good supervisory skills and an ability to motivate our Inpatient Psychological Services staff who include senior Psychological Practitioners, trainees, Arts Psychotherapists and our newly appointed Clinical Associates in Psychology trainees (CAPS). A wider systemic understanding of team and organisational dynamics or an interest in developing this is welcomed. Duties also cover indirect working such as representation at Trust‑wide meetings, chairing local service development groups, staff training and staff support initiatives (e.g. reflective practice). The post‑holder will work within the Inpatient and Urgent Care Unit to help shape and deliver trauma‑informed services. The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced in working in secondary care health settings and within a multidisciplinary team. Working with and formulating complexity as well as understanding crisis presentations is essential for this role. The ability to make professional recommendations and risk‑informed decisions alongside the ward team is key, as well as a passion for partnership and MDT working.
Benefits
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
EPUT supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. The Trust encourages staff to join the staff bank if they are in a fixed‑term role; permanent staff are automatically enrolled.
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